circus
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Is circus a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of circus?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (figurative) A spectacle; a noisy fuss; a chaotic and/or crowded place.Examples: "The village would be turned into a circus over this. He groaned, it was just the sort of case the media had a field day over. He had to get the whole thing sorted fast before anyone got wind of it."figuratively
2. (historical) In the ancient Roman Empire, a building for chariot racing.historical
3. (military, World War II) A code name for bomber attacks with fighter escorts in the day time. The attacks were against short-range targets with the intention of occupying enemy fighters and keeping their fighter units in the area concerned.
4. (obsolete) Circuit; space; enclosure.Examples: "The narrow circus of my dungeon wall."obsolete
Definition source: Wiktionary