carnival | ||
1. | [ noun ] a festival marked by merrymaking and processions | |
Related terms: | festival Mardi_Gras | |
2. | [ noun ] a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a circus or carnival | |
Synonyms: | circus | |
Examples: | "it was so funny it was a circus" "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere" |
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Related terms: | disturbance | |
3. | [ noun ] (horse racing,games) a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. | |
Synonyms: | fair funfair | |
Related terms: | show show midway | |
Similar spelling: |
Carnivora Carnevale carnivore carnify carnivorous |