Synonyms for

Sideshow

Verb / ˈsaɪˌdʃəʊ / Another word for sideshow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sideshow is a small entertainment or attraction that is located near a larger, more important event or attraction.

Synonyms & similar words

attraction diversion entertainment exhibition fairground sampler spectacle demonstration display exposition performance presentation show showcase showing demo parade pageant

Example sentences

  1. The circus had a sideshow with a strongman and a sword-swallower.
  2. The museum had a sideshow exhibit on dinosaurs.
  3. The concert had a sideshow with local musicians playing in the parking lot.
  4. The amusement park had a sideshow with a haunted house and a mirror maze.
  5. The carnival had a sideshow with a fortune-teller and a snake-charmer.

Quotes

  • "Life is a sideshow carnival act." - Chuck Palahniuk
  • "The sideshow of life attracts me." - Ani DiFranco
  • "Life is a circus and this is the sideshow." - Unknown

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