English Explanatory Dictionary

sideshow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
  2. An incidental spectacle that diverts attention from a larger concern.
  3. An incident in which drivers block traffic to perform stunts like donuts and burnouts for an extended period of time.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sideshow.wav

Word forms

sideshow sideshows side show

Etymology

From side + show.

Derived words

sideshow alley sideshowman
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