Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

circus

[sur-kuhs] / ˈsɜr kəs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Tom Duffy's Circus said it was committed to "making reasonable adjustments for all audience members" while ensuring audience safety protocols were adhered to.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A seven-day film festival stretching Oct. 10-20 in Beverly Hills celebrates the legacy of HandMade Films, the English company ex-Beatle George Harrison created initially to help his pals in Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Known for his ability to make “wing-walking” repairs during his stint in the Army Air Service, Locklear quit the military after WWI to form the Locklear Flying Circus.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

A statue of Terry Jones, celebrating him as the Nude Organist from Monty Python's Flying Circus, will be unveiled on the seafront of his home town of Colwyn Bay next year.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

All the way to Hebron, Mary Toy complained about us havin’ to miss the Ringling Brothers Circus over in Athens.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




Vocabulary lists containing circus