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carnival
[kahr-nuh-vuhl]
noun
a traveling amusement show, having sideshows, rides, etc.
any merrymaking, revelry, or festival, as a program of sports or entertainment.
a winter carnival.
Synonyms: , , ,the season immediately preceding Lent, often observed with merrymaking; Shrovetide.
carnival
/ ˈɑːɪə /
noun
a festive occasion or period marked by merrymaking, processions, etc: esp in some Roman Catholic countries, the period just before Lent
( as modifier )
a carnival atmosphere
a travelling fair having merry-go-rounds, etc
a show or display arranged as an amusement
a sports meeting
Other Word Forms
- carnivalesque adjective
- carnivallike adjective
- precarnival adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of carnival1
Word History and Origins
Origin of carnival1
Example Sentences
But just down the 5 Freeway in Anaheim, the home of Disney, the hottest ticket in baseball this weekend belongs to a stilted pitcher, juggling infielders and a yellow-suited, top hat-wearing carnival barker.
A carnival mood led by thousands of Brazilians has followed Fonseca from Melbourne to Paris this year.
A carnival atmosphere led by thousands of Brazilians has followed Fonseca this year from Melbourne to Miami - and in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro.
The band denied the offence, calling it "political policing" and "a carnival of distraction" away from Gaza.
"Carnival absolutely has to look at itself and I understand the unique reason why carnival was set up for people of Caribbean heritage," she said.
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When To Use
Carnival, with a capital C, refers to the multiple-day period of merrymaking before the start of Lent. It is especially associated with the massive street festival held annually in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is famous for its big parades, ornate costumes, and samba dancing.Carnival is also celebrated in many other countries, especially those with large Catholic populations, including Italy, Spain, France, and Germany (where it is called Fasching).The equivalent pre-Lent celebration in the U.S. (especially New Orleans) and some other places is known as Mardi Gras.In religious contexts, the three-day period before Lent is known as Shrovetide. Carnival is part of a tradition of indulging before the Lenten fast, but it is not a Christian holiday.Carnival is also sometimes spelled Carnaval.
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