carny

Example Sentences

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How could a mere carny know about the music business, or qualify him to steward the king of rock ‘n’ roll?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

Professional wrestling and carny culture can be great fun.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

I’m a carny, and I’ve left the tent.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

"We have been watched, scrutinized and judged. But as they watched us swim around, we have perfected our stroke! We were like carny people."

From Fox News • Jan. 1, 2022

Leaving the carny lot, of course, he put on his sandals; outside the carnival, he had to wear shoes.

From Charley de Milo by Janifer, Laurence M.