1. a person who works at or operates a carnival or traveling amusement show
Usage: informal; also spelled 'carny'
2. a carnival or traveling amusement show itself
Usage: informal; also spelled 'carny'

Examples

• The carney set up the Ferris wheel in the town square.
• She worked as a carney during the summer, running game booths.
• The traveling carney came to our small town every fall.
• He spent years working the carney circuit across the Midwest.
• The carney featured rides, games, and food vendors.
• Many carneys travel from state to state following the fair season.