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media circus — media circuses N COUNT (disapproval) If an event is described as a media circus, a large group of people from the media is there to report on it and take photographs. The couple married in the Caribbean to avoid a media circus. ...the media… … English dictionary
Media circus — News media satellite up link trucks and photojournalists gathered outside the Prudential Financial headquarters in Newark, New Jersey in August, 2004 following the announcement of evidence of a terrorist threat to it and to buildings in New York… … Wikipedia
media circus — /ˈmidiə sɜkəs/ (say meedeeuh serkuhs) noun a situation in which a very high level of media attention is given to a news event of popular interest, as when a large, often disorganised, group of journalists, photographers, TV crews, etc., gather… …
circus — ► NOUN (pl. circuses) 1) a travelling company of acrobats, trained animals, and clowns. 2) (in ancient Rome) a rounded sporting arena lined with seats. 3) informal a scene of frantic activity: a media circus. ORIGIN Latin, ring or circus … English terms dictionary
circus — [sʉr′kəs] n. [L, a circle, ring, racecourse < or akin to Gr kirkos, a circle < IE * kirk < base * (s)ker , to turn, bend > Gr korōnos & L curvus, curved] 1. in ancient Rome, an oval or oblong arena with tiers of seats around it, used… … English World dictionary
Circus (disambiguation) — Contents 1 In music 2 In film 3 In television 4 In literatu … Wikipedia
circus — UK [ˈsɜː(r)kəs] / US [ˈsɜrkəs] noun Word forms circus : singular circus plural circuses 1) [countable] a group of people, and usually animals, that travels from place to place and entertains people by performing skilful or funny movements and… … English dictionary
circus — cir|cus [ sɜrkəs ] noun 1. ) count a group of people, and usually animals, that travels from place to place and entertains people by performing skillful or funny movements and tricks a ) the circus a show with circus performers such as acrobats… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
media — me|di|a W2S2 [ˈmi:diə] n [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: Plural of MEDIUM2] 1.) the media all the organizations, such as television, radio, and newspapers, that provide news and information for the public, or the people who do this work ▪ The scandal… … Dictionary of contemporary English
circus — [[t]sɜ͟ː(r)kəs[/t]] circuses 1) N COUNT A circus is a group that consists of clowns, acrobats, and animals which travels around to different places and performs shows. My real ambition was to work in a circus. ...circus performers. N SING: the N… … English dictionary
