- 1. n. A level oblong space surrounded on three sides by seats of wood, earth, or stone, rising in tiers one above another, and divided lengthwise through the middle by a barrier around which the track or course was laid out. It was used for chariot races, games, and public shows. Source: opted
- 2. n. A circular inclosure for the exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc. Also, the company of performers, with their equipage. Source: opted
- 3. n. Circuit; space; inclosure. Source: opted
- 4. n. a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals Source: wordnet
- 5. n. a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals Source: wordnet
- 6. n. a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment Source: wordnet
- 7. n. (antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games Source: wordnet
- 8. n. an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent Source: wordnet
- 9. A level oblong space surrounded on three sides by seats ofwood, earth, or stone, rising in tiers one above another, and dividedlengthwise through the middle by a barrier around which the track orcourse was laid out. It was used for chariot races, games, and publicshows. Source: adambom
- 10. n:100 n. a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals n. a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals n. a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment n. (antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games Source: ecdict
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