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CIRCUS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Circus.

How to pronounce circus:

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Circus - as a noun

A genus of haws comprising the harriers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
genus circus

A travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

Example: "He ran away from home to join the circus"

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

Example: "The children always love to go to the circus"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "It was so funny it was a circus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carnival13

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

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

Example: "They used the elephants to help put up the circus"

Circus - as a verb

To take part in a circus; or to be displayed as if in a circus

Example Sentences

"We went to the circus last night and saw a spectacular acrobatic show."
"The circus is in town for only one week, so we shouldn't miss it."
"The ringmaster announced the beginning of the circus performance."
"My little sister wants to join the circus and become a trapeze artist."
"The circus animals were trained to perform tricks and entertain the audience."
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Word Game Points

Is CIRCUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CIRCUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CIRCUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIRCUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CIRCUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIRCUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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