sideshow.
A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
Meaning & usage
A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
An incidental spectacle that diverts attention from a larger concern.
An incident in which drivers block traffic to perform stunts like donuts and burnouts for an extended period of time.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *seh₁-der. Proto-Germanic *sīdaz Proto-Germanic *sīdǭ Old English sīde Middle English side English side English show English sideshow From side + show.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.