circus
noun/ˈsɜrkəs/
Frequency rank: #4,305 most common English word
Meaning
a traveling show featuring acrobats, clowns, and trained animals performing in a large tent or arena.
Example sentence
The children were thrilled to watch the acrobats and clowns perform at the circus.
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