carnival (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrnɪvl/

Definition

A festival or celebration, typically involving public parades, music, dancing, and costumes, often held before the period of Lent.

Examples

• The city's annual carnival attracts thousands of tourists each year.

• Children dressed in elaborate costumes for the school carnival.

• The vibrant atmosphere of the Rio Carnival is world-famous.

Synonyms of carnival

Words with a similar meaning to carnival:

• festival
• fair
• celebration
• fiesta
• gala

Antonyms of carnival

Words with the opposite meaning to carnival:

• mourning
• fast

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