# big top

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.
2. A large tent of the style used for circusses.
3. The circus; the circus lifestyle.

## Etymology
From big + top.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/big-top