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barnum

/ˈbɑːr.nəm/

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noun

/ˈbɑːr.nəm/formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к известному американскому шоумену и цирковому антрепренёру, жившему в XIX веке.

A proper noun referring to a famous American showman and circus promoter who lived in the 19th century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Proper noun: P.T. BarnumB2formalamerican

    A reference to Phineas Taylor Barnum, an American showman, businessman, and entertainer known for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus.

    ruБарнум

    • Barnum was a master of self-promotion and spectacle.
    • The phrase 'There's a sucker born every minute' is often attributed to Barnum.
    • The movie 'The Greatest Showman' is a musical biography of Barnum.