Synonyms for circus

noun

• a genus of haws comprising the harriers
• 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 performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
• a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals