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"

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