Added 9 October 2026
circuit
/ˈsɜː.kɪt/ noun
In Latin: circuitus, ambitus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about circuit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow.
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A journey or route all the way around a particular place or area.
they took an extended tour of Europe
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An established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to.
she's a familiar name on the club circuit
verb
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Make a circuit.
They were circuiting about the state
Origin
From Middle English circuit, from Old French circuit, from Latin circuitus (“a going round”), from circuire (“go round”), from circum (“around”) + ire.
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