carnival — A public festival involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A public festival involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːrnɪvl/
Korean meaning: 행진, 음악, 춤, 가면 등이 포함된 공개 축제, 카니발
Korean pronunciation: 카-니-벌 (강세: 카)
Example Sentences
- My diet plan went completely wrong at the carnival - I ate cotton candy, corn dogs, and funnel cake!
- The annual school carnival features games, rides, and food booths.
- She lost her mask in the carnival crowd and spent the whole night looking like a confused tourist.
carnival
NOUN//ˈkɑːrnɪvl//
A public festival involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade

Festive carnival parade with costumes and music

The carnival filled the city with color and celebration. (COLOR + FESTIVAL = CARNIVAL → a colorful public celebration)

Spring's arrival brings the carnival's revival!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 흥미로운 단어입니다. 원래 '고기여, 안녕!'이라는 뜻의 'carne vale'에서 왔는데, 이는 사순절 전에 고기를 실컷 먹고 금식에 들어간다는 의미였습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet plan went completely wrong at the carnival - I ate cotton candy, corn dogs, and funnel cake!”
“The annual school carnival features games, rides, and food booths.”
“She lost her mask in the carnival crowd and spent the whole night looking like a confused tourist.”
“The Brazilian carnival is celebrated with samba music and elaborate costumes.”
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