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carnival

/ˈkɑːnɪvəl/

/ˈkɑrnɪvəl/

carnivalnoun

carnivals

/ˈkɑːnɪvəl/

/ˈkɑrnɪvəl/

Translations

The city hosts a famous carnival every year.

Город ежегодно проводит знаменитый карнавал.

We went to the carnival to enjoy the rides and games.

Мы пошли на ярмарку, чтобы насладиться аттракционами и играми.

Definitions

A public event or celebration, typically held outdoors, featuring games, rides, and entertainment.

The town's annual carnival attracted visitors from all over the region.

A traveling amusement show or circus.

The carnival set up in the parking lot, bringing joy to children and adults alike.

A festive season occurring before Lent in many Christian cultures, involving public celebrations, parades, and masquerade balls.

The Rio Carnival is famous for its vibrant parades and elaborate costumes.

A lively or riotous mixture, display, or event involving great variety.

The market was a carnival of sights, sounds, and smells.

Synonyms

carnivaladjective

more carnival

Comp.

most carnival

Super.

/ˈkɑː.nɪ.vəl/

/ˈkɑr.nə.vəl/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of a carnival’.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a carnival; festive.

Bright carnival colors decorated the plaza.

carnivalproper noun

Definitions

Carnival Cruise Line, an American cruise company operating worldwide.

Carnival announced the launch of its newest ship.