Carnival: meaning, definitions and examples

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carnival

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrnษชv(ษ™)l ]

Context #1 | Noun

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

celebration, festival, parade

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

carny, funfair, theme park

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carnaval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคตเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karneval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karnaval

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะฝะฐะฒะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karnawaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒ‹ใƒใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carnaval

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carnaval

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karnaval

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋‹ˆ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑู†ูุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karneval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karneval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚ๆฌข่Š‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karneval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karnival

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะฝะฐะฒะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karnaval

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.