carnival


Definition: Meaning of, carnival in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɑːnɪv(ə)l /

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carnival carnivals
  1. [uncountable and countable] a public event at which people play music, wear special clothes, and dance in the streets
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  2. [countable] American English a noisy outdoor event at which you can ride on special machines and play games for prizes [=  funfair British English]
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  3. [countable] American English a school event at which students play games for prizes
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  4. carnival of something literary an exciting mixture of things
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carnival used in phrases

  • Notting Hill Carnival, the
    1. a street CARNIVAL that takes place in the Notting Hill area of West London in August every year, mostly involving black people and famous for the colourful COSTUME s worn and the steel band music played
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