Since ancient times, the circus has fascinated spectators with its extraordinary acts of strength, acrobatics, and animal shows. But have you ever wondered what circuses are called in plural? Circuses or ciri, please? Let’s investigate this subject and respond to some relevant queries as well.
Circuses is the plural form of the word. It adheres to the conventional English practice of making a word ending in -us plural by adding the suffix -es. For instance, an octopus turns into an octopus and a cactus turns into a cactus. However, some contend that because of the Latin roots of the word circus, the plural should be circi. While this might be the case, the plural form in English that is most frequently used is circuses.
Now that the plural of circus has been established, let’s explore some fascinating circus terminology and history. American showman P.T. Barnum created the three-ring circus that we know and love today in the middle of the 1800s. In order to create a smooth and continuous spectacle, he merged many performers into a single performance. As a result, two additional acts could be setting up in the side rings while one act was performing in the center.
The big top, the side show, the menagerie, and the dressing room are the four primary types of tents used in circuses. The huge tent where the circus shows are held is called the big top. Visitors can view freaks and wonders at the sideshow, a smaller tent. The circus animals are kept in the menagerie tent, while the performers get ready in the dressing room tent.
You can see a variety of performances under the big top, such as clowns, trapeze artists, tightrope walkers, jugglers, and animal entertainers. Although some circuses no longer use animals into their performances, animal performances used to be a mainstay of the circus business.
Finally, marquee is another term for a tent. For outdoor occasions like weddings, fairs, and, of course, circuses, a marquee is a big tent. Marquise, a big tent used by aristocrats and from which the English word marquee is derived, is a French word.
In conclusion, circuses are the plural form of the word, and they have been thrilling audiences for ages. The circus is a distinctive and exhilarating kind of entertainment, from its creation by P.T. Barnum through the various kinds of tents used in circuses and the numerous spectacular performances performed under the big top.