Circuit Definition

circuit
noun
  1. an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
  2. a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area; "they took an extended tour of Europe"; "we took a quick circuit of the park"; "a ten-day coach circuit of the island"
  3. an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to; "she's a familiar name on the club circuit"; "on the lecture circuit"; "the judge makes a circuit of the courts in his district"; "the international tennis circuit"
  4. the boundary line encompassing an area or object; "he had walked the full circumference of his land"; "a danger to all races over the whole circumference of the globe"
  5. (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals
  6. a racetrack for automobile races
  7. movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
verb
  1. make a circuit; "They were circuiting about the state"

"Circuit" in song lyrics

See how circuit is used in real songs:

  • "wailin upon a tidy sound circuit"
    Aesop Rock — Save Yourself
  • "Causing minds to short circuit"
    Atoms Family — Mystic Madness
  • "Going back and fourth the circuit"
    Binary Star — I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Part 1)

Words that rhyme with circuit

Usage tips for "circuit"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "circuit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for circuit to find words that pair well.

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