Topic: LEISURE
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | 'circle, circus', perhaps from Greek kirkos 'ring' |
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cir‧cus
1 [countable] a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainment
circus act (=a trick performed in a circus)
circus ring (=a large circular area where tricks are performed)
2 [singular] informal a situation in which there is too much excitement or noise : The first day of school is always such a circus.
The first day of school is always such a circus.3 [countable usually singular] British EnglishTTR a round open area where several streets join together, often used in place names : Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus4 [countable]SHDL a place in ancient Rome where fights, races etc took place, with seats built in a circle
