Carny: meaning, definitions and examples

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carny

 

[ ˈkɑːni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fair worker

A carny is a person who works at a carnival, typically operating rides, games, or food stands.

Synonyms

carnival employee, carnival worker

Examples of usage

  • The carny handed out prizes to the winners of the games.
  • The carny greeted visitors with a friendly smile.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainer

In some cases, a carny can also refer to an entertainer at a carnival who performs acts like magic tricks or juggling.

Synonyms

carnival entertainer, carnival performer

Examples of usage

  • The carny amazed the audience with his fire-breathing act.
  • She started her career as a carny performing at local fairs.

Translations

Translations of the word "carny" in other languages:

🇵🇹 artista de circo

🇮🇳 सर्कस का कलाकार

🇩🇪 Jahrmarktsarbeiter

🇮🇩 artis sirkus

🇺🇦 цирковий артист

🇵🇱 artysta cyrkowy

🇯🇵 サーカス芸人

🇫🇷 artiste de cirque

🇪🇸 artista de circo

🇹🇷 sirk sanatçısı

🇰🇷 서커스 공연자

🇸🇦 فنان سيرك

🇨🇿 cirkusový umělec

🇸🇰 cirkusový umelec

🇨🇳 马戏团演员

🇸🇮 cirkuski umetnik

🇮🇸 sirkuslistamaður

🇰🇿 цирк әртісі

🇬🇪 ცირკის მსახიობი

🇦🇿 sirk artisti

🇲🇽 artista de circo

Word origin

The term 'carny' is believed to have originated from the word 'carnival'. Carnivals have a long history dating back to ancient Rome, where they were held to celebrate various events. Over time, the term 'carny' evolved to refer to the people who worked at these carnivals, providing entertainment and running the various attractions. Today, the term is commonly used to describe carnival workers and entertainers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,405, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.