Carnival

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A festive season occurring immediately before Lent, typically featuring parades, music, and street parties. An outdoor entertainment with sideshows, rides, and stalls.

“The Rio carnival is one of the most spectacular celebrations in the world.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkɑːnɪvəl/

Syllables

car·ni·val

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Synonyms

festival fair celebrationfiesta

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Contains 'car' start with 'nival' ending; watch vowel placement

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; good for using common consonants effectively

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “carnival”.

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