Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carney
Noun
/ˈkɑːr.ni/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who works at a carnival or fair, often involved in games, rides, or entertainment.
Examples
- My uncle used to be a carney, setting up the ferris wheel at the state fair every summer.
- The carney called us over to try our luck at the ring toss.
- She spent her childhood traveling with her family, who were all carneys by trade.
Meaning
Carney refers to a person who is part of the traveling carnival circuit, typically responsible for operating rides or managing attractions.
Synonyms
- carnival worker
- fair worker
- amusement operator
