circus
US /ˈsɝː.kəs/
UK /ˈsɝː.kəs/
1.
a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers who perform in a large tent or in an arena, often with trained animals
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The children were excited to go to the circus.
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The lion tamer performed bravely at the circus.
2.
a scene of frenzied activity or disorder
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The office was a complete circus before the deadline.
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The press conference turned into a media circus.