Synonyms for
Circus
Definition
a traveling company of performers that entertain people with acts such as acrobatics, clowns, and animal shows
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- circus tent
- circus music
- circus performer
- circus animal
- circus act
- circus skills
- circus life
Word family
Usage note
While 'circus' can refer to a specific type of performance, it is also often used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or disorganized situation.
Example sentences
- The circus came to town and set up in the field.
- The elephants in the circus were very big.
- I loved watching the acrobats at the circus.
- The clown made me laugh at the circus.
- The circus performers were very talented.
Quotes
'Life's a circus, it's got its ups and downs, but it's all just an illusion.' - Wyclef Jean
'Life is the most exciting opportunity we have. But we have one shot. You graduate from college once, and that's it. You're going out of that nest. And you have to find that courage that's deep, deep, deep in there. Every step of the way.' - Andrew Shue
'I feel like life is really short, and it's important to enjoy yourself and embrace whatever comes your way, whether it's a challenging day or a great day, just welcome it with open arms. No matter who you are, you can't escape challenges; they are part of life.' - Miranda Kerr