carnival

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ or [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑrnɪvəl/ or [ˈkɑrnɪvl̩]
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ or [ˈkaːnɪvl̩]

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Noun

Singular carnival

Plural carnivals

1. (countable) A carnival is a festive occasion that has parades, special food and other entertainment.
2. (countable) (US) A carnival is a traveling amusement park.
   • Synonym: funfair