Meaning of the word circus in English

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circus

US /ˈsɝː.kəs/
UK /ˈsɝː.kəs/
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Noun

1.

a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers who perform in a large tent or in an arena, often with trained animals

Example:
The children were excited to go to the circus.
The lion tamer performed bravely at the circus.
2.

a scene of frenzied activity or disorder

Example:
The office was a complete circus before the deadline.
The press conference turned into a media circus.
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