big top
Definition
Noun: * The large, main tent of a circus, under which the main performances are held for the audience. It is traditionally made of canvas and is a central, iconic symbol of a traveling circus.
Usage
The term "big top" specifically refers to the circus's primary performance tent. It is used to describe the structure itself or to evoke the atmosphere and tradition of the circus.
Examples
- The children gasped in awe as they entered the big top.
- Setting up the big top was a major task for the circus crew.
- The show under the big top begins at 7 PM.
- For generations, the big top has been a symbol of wonder and entertainment.
Advanced Usage
- "under the big top": This phrase is used to mean "at the circus performance" or "in the circus environment."
- The acrobats performed amazing feats under the big top.
Variants and Related Words
- Circus tent: A more general, descriptive synonym for "big top."
- Main tent: A functional term for the primary performance tent.
Synonyms
- Circus tent
- Main tent
Related Idioms
- "The greatest show under the big top": A classic phrase used to promote and describe a circus, emphasizing it as the premier spectacle.
Noun
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a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
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he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent
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they had the big top up in less than an hour
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