circus
Translation
circus, hubbub, traffic circle
Examples
We went to the circus last weekend.
We went to the circus last weekend.
The office was a complete circus today.
The office was a complete circus today.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) circus a traveling company of performers We went to the circus last weekend.
((a)) circus ((of sth.)) a situation of chaotic activity The office was a circus of activity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: show, spectacle, carnival; (for chaos) chaos, pandemonium
Etymology
From Latin 'circus' meaning 'ring, circle', referring to the circular performance area.
Memory Tips
Picture clowns and acrobats performing in a large, circular tent.