circus
/ˈsɜrkəs/
noun
- A traveling show featuring performers such as acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, often in a large tent.
- The children were thrilled when the circus came to town with elephants and trapeze artists.
- My favorite part of the circus is watching the clowns make everyone laugh.
- We bought tickets to see the circus under the big top.
- A chaotic, noisy, or disorganized situation or event.
- The courtroom became a circus when the celebrity arrived.
- Trying to get five kids ready for school on time is a daily circus.
- The press conference turned into a complete circus with reporters shouting over each other.
- In ancient Rome, a large oval or circular arena used for chariot races and public spectacles.
- Gladiator fights sometimes took place in the circus as well.
- The Circus Maximus in Rome could hold over 150,000 spectators.
- Charioteers competed fiercely in the Roman circus.