English

Etymology
From big + top

Noun
en-noun|sg=big top

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

#:As a trapeze performer, she generally worked in the big top, but due to her injury, she was stuck working concession.

1. The circus; the circus lifestyle.

#: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.

fr:big top

• 2007-09-27 21:13 - UllmannBot - iwiki +fr

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