Ringling

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Definition

Proper noun A surname, most famously that of Charles Ringling (1863–1926), one of the five founding brothers of the Ringling Brothers Circus, which later merged with Barnum & Bailey to form "The Greatest Show on Earth."

Usage

The word "Ringling" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical circus family, the business empire they built, or associated institutions. * The Ringling brothers transformed American entertainment. * She studied the history of the Ringling organization. * We visited the Ringling Museum of Art in Florida.

Advanced Usage
  • "Ringling" as a metonym: The name can be used to represent the circus industry or large-scale, traditional circus entertainment itself.
    • For over a century, the name Ringling was synonymous with the circus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The full name of the merged circus, often shortened to "Ringling Bros." or simply "Ringling."
  • Ringling College of Art and Design: A prestigious art school in Sarasota, Florida, founded in 1931 with support from the Ringling family.
Synonyms
  • Circus dynasty (descriptive phrase)
  • Showmen (describing the family's profession)

Note: As a proper noun, especially a surname, direct synonyms are not typically applicable. The synonyms here describe the family's role.

Noun
  1. United States showman whose song-and-dance troop evolved into a circus (1863-1926)

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