merry-go-round

mer·ry–go–round

noun \ˈmer-ē-gō-ˌrau̇nd, -gə-\

Definition of MERRY-GO-ROUND

1

: an amusement park ride with seats often in the form of animals (as horses) revolving about a fixed center

2

: a cycle of activity that is complex, fast-paced, or difficult to break out of <the corporate merry–go–round>

First Known Use of MERRY-GO-ROUND

1729

Related to MERRY-GO-ROUND

Synonyms: circle, merry-go-round, round, wheel, zodiac

Related Words: pattern, syndrome; course, development, progression, run; beat, circuit, loop, ring; rotation, revolution, turn, turnover; chain, sequence, series, string, succession, train

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