big top

/bɪg tɑp/
/bɪg tɒp/
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Other forms: big tops

Definitions of big top
  1. noun
    a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
    “they had the big top up in less than an hour”
    synonyms: circus tent, round top, top
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    type of:
    canvas, canvas tent
    a tent made of canvas fabric
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