Meaning of big top | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.
2. A large tent of the style used for circusses.
   broadly
3. The circus; the circus lifestyle.
   broadly

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Examples

“As a trapeze performer, she generally worked in the big top, but due to her injury, she was stuck working concessions.”

“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.”

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