circus

Meanings

• noun

  A large outdoor area where various performing acts such as acrobatics, clowns, jugglers, and animals are presented.

  - "The circus came to town with a new show."
  - "My family and I went to the circus last weekend."
  - "The circus performer balanced on a tightrope high above the ground."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɝkəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circus
burmese , peruse , disperse , hearse

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Variants

List of all variants of circus that leads to same result
circus , circuses , circusy , circus catch , circus catches , circus peanut , circus peanuts , three-ring circus , three-ring circuses

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'circus', meaning a large open area, especially one for chariot racing.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded circus was held in Rome in 6th century BC.

2. The term 'circus' comes from the Latin word for 'circle'.

3. The circus was popularized in the United States by P.T. Barnum in the 19th century.

4. The circus has been a source of inspiration for many works of literature, art, and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Circus Acts: Various performing acts that are presented at the circus, such as acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, clowning, and animal acts.

2. Circus Tent: A large, colorful tent used as the main structure for a traveling circus.

3. Circus Ringmaster: The person who oversees and introduces the various acts at the circus.

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Culture

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The circus has a rich cultural history, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Romans. It has been a source of entertainment for people of all ages and backgrounds. In literature, the circus has been depicted in works such as 'Water for Elephants' by Sara Gruen and 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In art, the circus has been a popular subject for painters and sculptors, including P.T. Barnum and John Singer Sargent.

How to Memorize "circus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, colorful tent with performers and animals.
   - Imagine the sound of the circus band playing and the crowd cheering.
   - Visualize acrobats performing high above the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the circus with fun and excitement.
   - Associate the circus with colorful costumes and performers.
   - Associate the circus with animals and acrobatics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-L-O-W-N to remember the different acts at the circus: Clowns, Lions, Acrobats, Wrestlers, and Nunas (animal trainers).
   - Use the phrase 'Big Top' to remember the large tent used at the circus.

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