carnival
Translation
carnival, fair
Examples
The Notting Hill Carnival is a famous event.
The Notting Hill Carnival is a famous event.
We went on the rides at the travelling carnival.
We went on the rides at the traveling carnival.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((noun)) a public festival The Notting Hill Carnival is a famous event.
a/an ((noun)) a fair We went on the rides at the traveling carnival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: festival, fair, fete, gala
Etymology
From Italian 'carnevale', from Latin 'carne' (flesh) + 'levare' (to remove), referring to the festival before Lent when meat was given up.
Memory Tips
Picture a lively 'carnival' where people say farewell to 'carne' (meat) before a period of fasting.