Circus Maximus

[ mak-suh-muhs ]

noun

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

Circus Maximus

/ ˈmæksɪməs /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

The Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum and Imperial Fora are just a few of the sites clustered in the city’s heart.

From New York Times

And there’s a cameo by Mr. Korine’s “Circus Maximus” collaborator, Travis Scott, who stands around as the camera draws in close.

From New York Times