1. a person who works at a carnival, especially one who operates rides or games
Usage: informal
2. a traveling carnival or fair
Usage: informal

Examples

• The carny adjusted the safety bar on the roller coaster.
• She worked as a carny during the summer, traveling from town to town.
• The old carny knew how to fix any broken ride.
• Local kids were excited when the carny came to town.
• He met his wife when she was working at the carny.
• The carny set up in the empty lot behind the school.