Circus ¹

Definition: A level oblong space surrounded on three sides by seats of wood, earth, or stone, rising in tiers one above another, and divided lengthwise through the middle by a barrier around which the track or course was laid out. It was used for chariot races, games, and public shows.

Circus ²

Definition: A circular inclosure for the exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc. Also, the company of performers, with their equipage.

Circus ³

Definition: Circuit; space; inclosure.

circus ⁴

Definition: performance given by a traveling company of acrobats clowns and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus"

circus ⁵

Definition: a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere"

Circus ⁶

Definition: a genus of haws comprising the harriers

circus ⁷

Definition: an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus"

circus ⁸

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

circus ⁹

Definition: a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus"