ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a subsidiary show accompanying or part of a main exhibition (as of a circus) : a minor attraction
2. : an incidental diversion
the constant danger of dispersing military strength on sideshows — J.P.Marquand
comedy admits of interludes and sideshows — James Smith
regarding student activities as a sort of educational sideshow — D.D.Feder