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Carnival

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/kɐɾnɐˈval/car·na·val

Definitions

A period of popular festivities preceding Lent, characterized by balls, parades, costumes, and revelry.

“We went to Brazil to experience the Rio Carnival.”

“The Venice Carnival is known for its elaborate masks.”

Carnival paradeCarnival costumeCarnival ballCarnival season

A traveling funfair or a scene of lively festivity.

“The street market had a real carnival atmosphere.”

“The book describes a carnival of political corruption.”

carnival atmospherecarnival of colors