Carnival: meaning, definitions and examples
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carnival
[ หkษหrnษชv(ษ)l ]
festive event
A carnival is a festive event typically involving parades, music, dancing, and various other forms of entertainment. It is often associated with colorful costumes, masks, and elaborate decorations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The annual carnival in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous in the world.
- Children love going to the local carnival to enjoy the rides and games.
amusement park
In some regions, a carnival refers to an amusement park with rides, games, and food stalls. It is a place where families can spend a day having fun and enjoying various attractions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We spent the whole day at the carnival riding roller coasters and playing games.
- The local carnival is a popular destination for families during the summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "carnival" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carnaval
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคตเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Karneval
๐ฎ๐ฉ karnaval
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะฝะฐะฒะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ karnawaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใผใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท carnaval
๐ช๐ธ carnaval
๐น๐ท karnaval
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด๋๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ karneval
๐ธ๐ฐ karneval
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆฌข่
๐ธ๐ฎ karneval
๐ฎ๐ธ karnival
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัะฝะฐะฒะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karnaval
๐ฒ๐ฝ carnaval
Etymology
The word 'carnival' comes from the Latin word 'carnelevare', which means 'to remove meat'. It originally referred to the period before Lent when people would indulge in feasting and revelry before the fasting season. Over time, the term evolved to represent festive celebrations with music, dance, and entertainment. Carnivals have a long history dating back to ancient Roman and Greek traditions, and they continue to be popular events around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,362, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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