Circus | Mean of circus in English Dictionary

/ˈsɚkəs/

• Noun
• a traveling show that is often performed in a tent and that typically includes trained animals, clowns, acrobats, etc.
1. He worked for a small circus.
2. We're going to the circus.
3. She always wanted to join the circus. [=to become a performer in a circus]
4. circus clowns/animals/performers
• a situation or event that is very busy, lively, and confusing and that attracts a lot of attention
1. The town meeting quickly became a circus.
2. The trial has become a media circus.
• a circular area where several streets meet
1. Piccadilly Circus in London

• a large outdoor theater in ancient Rome where shows and sports events were held
1. the Circus Maximus