carnival

/ˈkɑːrnɪvəl/
noun
  1. A public festival or celebration, often with parades, music, dancing, and costumes.
    • Carnival is celebrated in many countries before Lent begins.
    • We dressed up in costumes for the summer carnival.
    • The city's carnival features colorful floats and marching bands.
  2. A traveling amusement show with rides, games, and food stalls.
    • The kids begged to go on the roller coaster at the carnival.
    • She won a stuffed bear by tossing rings at the carnival booth.
    • The carnival sets up in the fairgrounds every July.
  3. A lively and exciting event or atmosphere, often with a sense of chaos or fun.
    • The street market was a carnival of colors and smells.
    • The classroom turned into a carnival of noise and laughter.
    • The political rally felt like a carnival, with music and cheering crowds.
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