carousel

noun

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car·ou·sel | \ ˌker-ə-ˈsel

, ˌka-rə- also -ˈzel

, ˈker-ə-ˌsel

, ˈka-rə- \

variants: or less commonly carrousel

Definition of carousel

1 : a tournament or exhibition in which horsemen execute evolutions

2a : merry-go-round

b : a circular conveyor the luggage carousel at the airport

c : a revolving case or tray used for storage or display

Examples of carousel in a Sentence

He loves to ride on the carousel at the park. the luggage carousel at the airport a CD player with a six-disk carousel

Recent Examples on the Web The escapement is a flying carousel, a type of tourbillon that rotates once every 60 minutes around the dial, with the balance wheel in full view. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 5 May 2021 Kids can have a swing at a piñata and take their turns on rides such as a carousel, bumper boats and train. — Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2021 Experience the Zoo’s attractions including the carousel, traveling exhibitions and up-close encounters with small animal ambassadors. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2021 Kid-favorite attractions like the carousel and Ferris wheel won’t be open. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2021 The town boasts crystal clear water, views of Nantucket Sound, a carousel, and spectacular sunset views. — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2021 There are also attractions like pony rides, the 1940s carousel and a John Deere tractor ride. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2021 Animal shows, interactive exhibits, giraffe feeding, carousel, and model railroad add to the fun. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021 The carousel, a little miracle, spun me down my intermittent Paris years stretching back to the mid-1970s. — New York Times, 30 Jan. 2021

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