English dictionary

carnival

/'k/A/rn/@/v/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

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Source: WordNet 3.0
a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment

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Examples
The whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere.

Synonyms circus

Source: WordNet 3.0
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

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Synonyms fair funfair

Source: WordNet 3.0
A festival celebrated with merriment and revelry in Roman Gatholic countries during the week before Lent, esp. at Rome and Naples, during a few days (three to ten) before Lent, ending with Shrove Tuesday.

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Source: webster1913