circuit
word
Definition
A circuit is usually a complete path that something follows. It can mean a closed path for electricity, a route that goes around an area, or a series of places visited regularly.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in technical contexts as 'electric circuit'. It is also common in sports and travel: a race 'circuit', or a tour 'circuit'. In law, 'circuit court' is a fixed term. Don't confuse it with 'circle': a circuit is often about movement or a connected system, not just a shape.
Example Sentences
I think we blew a circuit when we plugged in the heater and the microwave at the same time.
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The light will not turn on because the circuit is broken.
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We walked a circuit around the park.
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The band is doing a summer circuit of small towns.
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The hotel offers a wine circuit through three nearby villages.
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She spent years on the international tennis circuit before becoming a coach.
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