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circuses

/ˈsɜːkəsɪz/

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noun

A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.

Examples :

"The circus will be in town next week."

entertainment culture event

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noun

A round open space in a town or city where multiple streets meet.

Examples :

"Oxford Circus in London is at the north end of Regent Street."

area place entertainment building

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noun

A spectacle; a noisy fuss; a chaotic and/or crowded place.

Examples :

""The shopping mall on Black Friday often feels like circuses, with people pushing and shouting to get the best deals." "

entertainment place

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noun

In the ancient Roman Empire, a building for chariot racing.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, circuses like the Circus Maximus were massive stadiums where chariot races entertained thousands. "

architecture entertainment history

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noun

Examples :

"During World War II, the Allies launched "circuses" to provoke the Luftwaffe into engaging in air combat, keeping them from reinforcing other fronts. "

war military history

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noun

Circuit; space; enclosure.

Examples :

"The students ran around in circuses during recess, creating enclosed areas for their games. "

entertainment space