Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

big top

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.32 in modern English

Syllables: big -top
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.

noun

A large tent of the style used for circusses.

noun

The circus; the circus lifestyle.

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From big + top.

Inflected Forms

big tops (plural)

Synonyms

circus tent round top top

Questions

What does big top mean?: A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.
Where does big top come from?: From big + top.

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