Cirque: meaning, definitions and examples
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cirque
[ sษชrk ]
performance, circus
A cirque is a natural amphitheater formed by glacial erosion, usually featuring steep walls and a bowl-like shape. Additionally, it can refer to a circus, an entertainment show featuring acrobats, clowns, and trained animals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We hiked to the cirque to enjoy the stunning views.
- The children were excited to visit the cirque for an evening of entertainment.
- The cirque was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers.
- She dreams of performing in a cirque with her acrobatic skills.
Translations
Translations of the word "cirque" in other languages:
๐ต๐น circo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Zirkus
๐ฎ๐ฉ sirkus
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ cyrk
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใผใซใน
๐ซ๐ท cirque
๐ช๐ธ circo
๐น๐ท sirk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ปค์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ cirkus
๐ธ๐ฐ cirkus
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌๆๅข
๐ธ๐ฎ cirkus
๐ฎ๐ธ sirkus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sirkin
๐ฒ๐ฝ circo
Etymology
The term 'cirque' originates from the French word 'cirque', which means 'circle' or 'ring'. It is derived from the Latin 'circus', meaning 'circle, ring, or orbit', which is related to the concept of circular shapes in natural formations. The usage of 'cirque' to describe a glacial feature dates back to the late 19th century, when geologists began to classify and study the effects of glaciation. The term has also been widely adopted in English to refer to both natural amphitheaters and circus performances, emphasizing the inherent circularity and entertainment aspect inherent to both contexts.