carnival
US /ˈkɑːr.nə.vəl/
UK /ˈkɑːr.nə.vəl/
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an annual festival, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade
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The city comes alive during Carnival season.
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Rio de Janeiro is famous for its spectacular Carnival.
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a traveling funfair or amusement show
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The county fair always has a great carnival with rides and games.
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We spent the afternoon at the school carnival.