carnival
/ˈkɑːrnɪvəl/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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