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circus vs three-ring circus

three-ring circus vs circus

circus and three-ring circus both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
circus Yes No No No
three-ring circus Yes No No No
As nouns, three-ring circus is a hyponym of circus; that is, three-ring circus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than circus:
  • circus: a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
  • three-ring circus: a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings
circus (noun) three-ring circus (noun)
a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings
a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment
an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent
(antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
Difference between circus and three-ring circus

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