carnival

Meanings

• noun

  A large outdoor festival with attractions, games, food, and entertainment.

  - "The annual carnival in our town attracts thousands of visitors."
  - "The carnival rides were closed due to heavy rain."
  - "Can you believe that I won a giant teddy bear at the carnival?"

• noun

  A merry-go-round or other amusement ride.

  - "The children were excited to go on the carnival ride."
  - "The carnival ride was spinning too fast for me."
  - "We spent hours on the carnival rides and still wanted more."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carnival
mural , pural , lural , spiral , viral

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Variants

List of all variants of carnival that leads to same result
carnival , carnivals

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'carnival' comes from the Latin words 'carne' meaning meat and 'vale' meaning farewell. Originally, it was a festive day of feasting and merrymaking before the Christian season of Lent.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's largest carnival is held in Brazil and is called Carnaval.

2. Cotton candy was first introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, but it was called 'Fairy Floss' at the time.

3. The Ferris wheel was first introduced at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and stands over 100 feet tall.

4. The carnival game 'Whack-a-Mole' was patented in 1976 and has since become a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fair: Both carnivals and fairs offer attractions, games, and food, but carnivals often have a more festive and lively atmosphere.

2. Amusement park: An amusement park is a permanent location with a larger selection of rides and attractions, while a carnival is usually a temporary event.

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Culture

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Carnivals have a rich cultural history and are celebrated in various forms around the world. They often mark the beginning of the spring season and are a time for community bonding and joyous celebrations.

How to Memorize "carnival"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bustling outdoor festival with colorful tents, excited children, and delicious smells.
   - Visualize a spinning carnival ride with people laughing and holding on tight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carnival' with happiness, excitement, and community.
   - Think of the carnival as a place where people come together to have fun and create memories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CRAZY to remember the definition: Community, Rides, Attractions, Zest, and Yum.
   - Create a mental image of a carnival and recall the details to remember the definition.

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