big top
nounEtymology From big + top.
1
A circus tent, especially the largest in a given circus, where the central attractions take place.
- As a trapeze performer, she generally worked in the big top, but due to her injury, she was stuck working concessions.
2
Broadly A large tent of the style used for circusses.
3
Broadly The circus; the circus lifestyle.
- He had been a big top performer in his youth, but in a twist of fate he had run away to become an investment banker.