carnie

[ˈkɑːrni]

carnie Definition

• 1. a person who works in a carnival or amusement park
• 2. a carnival or amusement park worker who operates games or rides

Using carnie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carnie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The carnies set up the Ferris wheel and other rides.

• Example

  The carnie operating the game booth handed out stuffed animals to the winners.

carnie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carnie

• carnival worker
• amusement park employee
• fairground worker

Phrases with carnie

• carnie talk

  the jargon or slang used by carnival workers

  Example

  It took me a while to understand what the carnie was saying because he was using so much carnie talk.

• carnie food

  food typically sold at carnivals, such as cotton candy, funnel cakes, and corn dogs

  Example

  I can't resist the temptation of carnie food when I go to the fair.

• carnie ride

  a ride typically found at carnivals or amusement parks, such as a Ferris wheel, roller coaster, or tilt-a-whirl

  Example

  The carnie ride made my stomach drop, but it was so much fun!

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Summary: carnie in Brief

'Carnie' [ˈkɑːrni] refers to a person who works in a carnival or amusement park, often operating games or rides. It also encompasses the jargon used by carnival workers, known as 'carnie talk,' and the food and rides commonly found at carnivals, such as 'carnie food' and 'carnie ride.'