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According to WordNet, the noun "circus" has 5 sense(s).

100552679 a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere".

100519739 a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus".

103034860 an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus".

103035089 (antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games.

108189211 a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus".


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