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Definition of sideshow noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sideshow

noun
 
/ˈsaɪdʃəʊ/
 
/ˈsaɪdʃəʊ/
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  1. a separate small show or attraction at a fair or circus where you pay to see a performance or take part in a game
  2. an activity or event that is much less important than the main activity or event
    • Defeat in the local elections was a sideshow compared to what happened in the general election.
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