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carnivals

The correct spelling is carnivals.

How to pronounce carnivals

noun

Say it like: Car-niv-als

The correct spelling is carnivals. Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent. For example: "Carnival of Brazil"

Usage Examples

Carnival of Brazil

We all got to ride the merry-go-round when they brought their carnival to town.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.
  2. 2.A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.
  3. 3.A traveling amusement park, called a funfair in British English.

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