Circus and Sideshows

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

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

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Circus and sideshows are semantically related. You can use "Circus" instead a noun "Sideshows".

Circus of Fear: Arbus visited carnivals and sideshows to photograph some of the weird people who entertained audiences by showing off their handicaps and eccentricities.

Source: Creator / Diane Arbus
Superman's costume was based on one of the kinds worn by the "strongman" in traveling circus sideshows, and his popularity most likely spread the trope around.

Source: Underwear of Power
It's got rides and games, frequently travels (though some don't, such as those of Coney Island), and is known for sideshows containing smaller acts than a circus (freaks, contortionists, and cabinets of curiosities).

Source: Crappy Carnival

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