big top
A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions…A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.
» They're putting up a big top in the field.
Auf der Wiese wird ein Zirkuszelt aufgebaut. — raggione
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3 sensesA circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.
As a trapeze performer, she generally worked in the big top, but due to her injury, she was stuck working concessions.
a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
(broadly)A large tent of the style used for circusses.
(broadly)The circus; the circus lifestyle.
He had been a big top performer in his youth, but in a twist of fate he had run away to become an investment banker.
Examples
6 sentencesThey're putting up a big top in the field.
deAuf der Wiese wird ein Zirkuszelt aufgebaut. — raggione
A big top is being put up in the field.
deAuf der Wiese wird ein Zirkuszelt aufgebaut. — raggione
I wonder what they have in store for us under the big top?
Layla wanted to have a big over-the-top wedding.
The big rock on top is the size of three school buses.
Origin
From big + top.From big + top.
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