Synonyms for circus

Synonyms for (noun) circus

Synonyms: circus

Definition: a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals

Usage: the children always love to go to the circus

Similar words: show

Definition: the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

Usage: a remarkable show of skill


Synonyms: carnival, circus

Definition: a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment

Usage: it was so funny it was a circus; the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere

Similar words: disturbance

Definition: the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion


Synonyms: genus Circus, Circus

Definition: a genus of haws comprising the harriers

Similar words: bird genus

Definition: a genus of birds


Synonyms: circus

Definition: an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent

Usage: they used the elephants to help put up the circus

Similar words: arena, scene of action

Definition: a playing field where sports events take place


Synonyms: circus

Definition: (antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games

Similar words: sports stadium, stadium, bowl, arena

Definition: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments


Synonyms: circus

Definition: a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

Usage: he ran away from home to join the circus

Similar words: company, troupe

Definition: organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

Usage: the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel


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