Circus and Gala

Circus noun - A large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators.

Gala and circus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gala" instead a noun "Circus".

Gala noun - A time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something.

Circus and gala are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Circus" instead a noun "Gala".