Synonyms & related words for circus

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of circus — including carnival, sideshow, vaudeville, hippodrome, burlesque. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to circus

Explore words related to circus — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include circusy, cirque, clowns, ringmaster, carny, jugglers, acrobats, funfair. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for circus

Common synonyms for circus include carnival, sideshow, vaudeville, hippodrome, burlesque — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does circus come from?

The word circus breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root circ-, from Greek kirkos (“ring, circle”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.