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Carnival
Sounds like
karnuhvul
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Simple meaning
What does Carnival mean?
A carnival is a fun event with rides, games, and food.
Dictionary definition
a public event with rides, games, food, music, and entertainment.
Example sentences
Carnival in a sentence
easy
We won a prize at the carnival.
medium
The carnival had bright lights, games, and food stands.
hard
The town carnival brought families together for music, rides, and contests.
Synonyms
Words like Carnival
Antonyms
Opposite words
ordinary dayA regular day without special events.
quiet eveningA calm time, unlike a busy carnival.
Word family
Carnival word family
Base word
carnival
noun
carnival
Base form.
noun
carnivals
More than one carnival.
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Practice 1
What does carnival mean?
A carnival is a public event with entertainment such as rides and games.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to carnival?
A fair can be similar to a carnival, with rides, games, and food.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses carnival correctly?
A carnival can have games, rides, and entertainment.
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