Circus Maximus

American  

[mak-suh-muhs] / ˈmæk sə məs /

noun

1. the great ancient Roman circus between the Palatine and Aventine hills.

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Circus Maximus British  

/ ˈmæksɪməs /

noun

1. an amphitheatre in Rome, used in ancient times for chariot races, public games, etc

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Example Sentences

In the Roman Empire, the games at the Circus Maximus were an amusement and a distraction, a token to the proles as a substitute for being able to exercise any political power.

From Salon

Respighi’s evocations of gladiators at the Circus Maximus, of early Christian pilgrims and other scenes of ancient Roman life, seem a surprisingly odd epilogue to an all-American conductor’s storied career.

From Los Angeles Times

Ambitious to move up in the ancient world, Tenax seeks to add a new “faction” to the four established racing stables, whose horses and drivers exclusively compete in the Circus Maximus, a giant track out back of the imperial residence.

From Los Angeles Times

The Pink Friday 2 tour is expected to gross more than $120 million and may rival Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus, a tour that has the second highest gross by any rapper.

From Los Angeles Times

"Travis Scott's Utopia - Circus Maximus Tour is set to continue this summer with a headline performance here at Co-op Live on 13 July 2024," the Manchester venue posted on social media.

From BBC