Definition of "carnival" []

• The period of merrymaking and feasting celebrated just before Lent. (noun)
• A traveling amusement show usually including rides, games, and sideshows. (noun)
• A festival or revel: winter carnival. (noun)

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• "Baker said he has a bone to pick with people who use the term "carnival barker" and admitted to being shocked when the President singled out his industry."
• "However, Zigun -- who says he voted for Obama in 2008 and will probably support him again in 2012 -- does believe the President misspoke when he used the term "carnival barker.""
• "For one of the boys, the carnival is always the best thing to happen all year; the other boy is a little afraid of the carnival's presence."