tent circus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tent circus
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50
Example Sentences
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By 2000, Rubén would open his own white-and-purple tent circus, Caballero Circus, where Liliana now oversees the concession stand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
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