countable/uncountable a lively festival in which people walk through the streets playing music, dancing, and often wearing unusual colourful clothes
Synonyms and related words
Non-religious festivals and festivities
carnival
corroboree
eisteddfod
2
countable Americana fair that has machines you can ride on, and where you can try to win prizes by playing games
Synonyms and related words
Circuses, amusement parks and fairgrounds
amusement park
carnival
circus
carnival
noun
US /ˈkɑrnɪv(ə)l/
Word Forms
singular
carnival
plural
carnivals
DEFINITIONS2
1
countable Americana collection of large machines you can ride on, and places where you can buy food and try to win prizes by playing games. Carnivals usually travel from town to town. The British word is fair.
Synonyms and related words
Circuses, amusement parks and fairgrounds
amusement park
carnival
circus
1a
Americana fair at a school
Synonyms and related words
Charity events and fundraisers
bake sale
bazaar
benefit
2
countable/uncountable a lively festival in which people walk through the streets playing music, dancing, and often wearing unusual colorful clothes