CIRCUS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word circus. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CIRCUS
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carnival | nounn | |||||||
noun • a festival marked by merrymaking and processions • a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment • a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. | ||||||||
fair | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules • (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines noun • a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. • gathering of producers to promote business • a competitive exhibition of farm products • a sale of miscellany; often for charity adverb • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating • without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner adjective satellite • not excessive or extreme • very pleasing to the eye • lacking exceptional quality or ability • attractively feminine • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • gained or earned without cheating or stealing • free of clouds or rain • (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored verb • join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly | ||||||||
festival | nounn | |||||||
noun • a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration • an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) | ||||||||
rodeo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an exhibition of cowboy skills • an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up | ||||||||
big top | nounn | |||||||
noun • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance | ||||||||
genus circus | nounn | |||||||
noun • a genus of haws comprising the harriers |