Cirque: meaning, definitions and examples

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cirque

 

[ sษชrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

amphitheater, arena, circus

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น circo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเค•เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zirkus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sirkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั€ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cyrk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใ‚ซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cirque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ circo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sirk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์ปค์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cirkus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cirkus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๆˆๅ›ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cirkus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sirkus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั€ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sirkin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,936 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.