carnivals

plural of carnival

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carnivals When the days are short and the weather dreary across much of Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe, these winter carnivals bring a punch of joy. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025 Lueder Designer Marie Lueder was inspired by a melange of things this season — intimate gatherings, medieval carnivals, intense football matches. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025 Autumn might taste like pumpkin and toffee at Dairy Queen but Krispy Kreme is looking to carnivals for its latest fall flavors. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivals
Noun
  • As one of Middle Tennessee’s largest fall festivals, the event is packed with family-friendly activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, shopping, arts & crafts, and more.
    Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
  • That legacy of engagement still defines Valladolid today, keeping Seminci vital as one of Europe’s most socially-aware auteur festivals.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Happy belated birthday to Ashanti and cheers to many more island celebrations with family and friends!
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Vilnius kicks off its Christmas celebrations on November 29 with the lighting of its Cathedral Square tree, whose design and size change every year.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Spooky celebrators get to partake in Halloween festivities on a Friday this year, offering a change of pace from years past when the holiday falls before a work or school day.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Kansas City native, Pyet DeSpain grew up with food at the center of many cultural festivities.
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Carnivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivals. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on carnivals

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!