carnival

noun
UK: /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/
US: /ˈkɑːrnɪvəl/

  1. A public event with games, rides, and food stalls, often for entertainment.

    1. The carnival is in town this week.
    2. The annual summer carnival offers fun for the whole family with exciting rides.

  2. A festive occasion characterized by joyful public celebration, involving parades, costumes, and often held before Lent.

    1. We celebrated carnival with masks and floats.
    2. During carnival, the streets of Rio de Janeiro become alive with music and dance.

  3. A travelling funfair or amusement park.

    1. The carnival moved to another city.
    2. The travelling carnival brought joy to the small town with its exciting attractions.

Synonyms

fair fete fiesta gala festival

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "carnival" in English means: A public event with games, rides, and food stalls, often for entertainment., A festive occasion characterized by joyful public celebration, involving parades, costumes, and often held before Lent., A travelling funfair or amusement park..

The phonetic transcription of "carnival" is /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ in British English and /ˈkɑːrnɪvəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carnival": fair, fete, fiesta, gala, festival.

Example usage of "carnival": "The carnival is in town this week.". More examples on the page.