A "traveling circus" refers to a group of entertainers, such as acrobats, clowns, and animal trainers, who travel from place to place, performing shows under a large tent or in a big top. Full definition
To the delight of animal protection campaigners around the country, the government has published draft legislation to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in England. (politics.co.uk)
In 1926 he moved to Paris and created his Cirque Calder, a sort of travelling circus set made from cloth, leather, wire and found materials. (visual-arts-cork.com)
Much of the elephants» lives were spent chained in train cars, being transported to traveling circus shows around the country. (relevantmagazine.com)