circus
noun14th century{ds||1|a|}
- a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (such as athletic contests, exhibitions of horsemanship, or in ancient times chariot racing)
- a public spectacle
- an arena often covered by a tent and used for variety shows usually including feats of physical skill, wild animal acts, and performances by clowns
circus catch
noun
circus catch
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1893
- a catch (as in baseball or football) requiring an extraordinary or spectacular effort
circus peanut
noun
circus peanut
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1909
- a chewy marshmallow candy that is shaped like a peanut shell, is typically orange in color, and has a banana flavor
three-ring circus
noun1902{ds||1||}
- a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings
- something wild, confusing, engrossing, or entertaining
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