Definitions

1. noun

A small, traveling circus or a theater troupe that specializes in acrobatic and aerial performances, especially one that performs outdoors in a tent or under a big top.

“The cirque troupe traveled to different cities, performing their death-defying stunts to sold-out crowds.”

2. noun

A natural amphitheater of rock or ice, often formed by glacial erosion or weathering.

“The hikers navigated through the cirque to reach the breathtaking view at the summit.”