carnival
noun
a traveling amusement show, having sideshows, rides, etc.
carnivals
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pluralof carnival.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By the early 1990s, some crews in the U.K. began throwing megaraves more spiritually akin to experiential carnivals than to more lowkey dance-floor-and-DJ setups.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
From there it developed into the post-Lenten carnivals of medieval Europe and the private theatricals of Renaissance courts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
One rooted in the thrills, energy and pageantry of early 20th-century carnivals, but with a 21st-century twist — the atmosphere of a TikTok reel brought to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025
Members of Asian American communities around the U.S. also organize parades, carnivals and festivities around the Lunar New Year featuring lion and dragon dances, fireworks, traditional food and cultural performances.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
This is a time of festivals and carnivals, of extraordinary theatrical pageants.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
