How to Use carnival in a Sentence

carnival

noun
  • There is a carnival atmosphere in the office.
  • The garden became a carnival of color.
  • That part of town is a carnival on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • The carnival games were a big hit.
    — Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
  • There will be carnival games, face painting, a bounce house, and more.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Even an old carnival barker can’t sell that.
    — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The year is 1920, and the carnival has come to town.
    — Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
  • Hop a couple of quick carnival rides after the show.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Take the kids to the parade, bean bags, medallion hunt and carnival.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • At that time, carnivals were considered kind of dirty places.
    — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Wander through arts and crafts, look through children’s books and play carnival games.
    — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
  • There will be egg hunts, crafts, games, face painting, bounce houses and carnival treats.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Midway has more than 70 carnival rides and games.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Go to a local carnival or county fair.
    — Parents, 11 June 2026
  • There will also be a beer and wine garden, live music and carnival games.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • There will also be a beer and wine garden, live music and carnival games.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • There will also be a beer and wine garden, live music and carnival games.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
  • There will also be a carnival, car show and hot dog eating contest.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Kids can hit the carnival rides and games, and parents can still enjoy the music and food.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
  • There will also be carnival games that kids and adults can play together for even more fun.
    — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • This year’s line up includes hot air balloon rides, fair rides, carnival-style games, food trucks and more.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Guests can also meet Santa, skate at the ice rink and play carnival games and rides.
    — Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Also food booths, specialty items for sale and a carnival fun zone.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Volunteer to assist with school events such as field day, a field trip, or the school carnival.
    — Dr. Shanessa Fenner, Essence, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Compare this to the carnival of chaos on the national stage.
    — Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • But there’s a back-to-school carnival and a homecoming dance so don’t forget to have fun!
    — Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • In the case of the street carnival, usually opt for something lighter.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 24 Mar. 2023
  • There will be games at the carnival and refreshment to purchase.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • There will be games at the carnival and refreshment to purchase.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • There will be games at the carnival and refreshment to purchase.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025

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