madhouses

noun

plural of madhouse
as in circuses
a place of uproar or confusion our house is always a madhouse on school mornings, with five kids and two dogs running around

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  1. circuses
  2. commotions
  3. bustles
Noun
  • The family has also worked with circuses and collected unusual handmade costumes over the years.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • These feats would later move to circuses but, despite its proud history, strongman only became an official sport in 1977 with the inaugural World’s Strongest Man.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of circuses
Noun
  • Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of commotions
Noun
  • In the video, shared by Nixon on Instagram, Benton, Baranski and others in full regalia (bustles, corsets, the whole nine yards) huddle around the iPad of John Douglas Thompson, who plays Peggy’s father, before the room explodes.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Wedding dress bustles easily hem a train after the ceremony so a bride can seamlessly move among guests and dance into the night.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of bustles
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