carousel
noun
car·ou·sel
ˌker-ə-ˈsel 
ˈker-ə-ˌsel
ˌka-rə-,
also
-ˈzel
ˈker-ə-ˌsel
ˈka-rə-
variants
or less commonly carrousel
1
: a tournament or exhibition in which horsemen execute evolutions
2
a
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
In addition, users have the opportunity to be featured in a Taylor Swift Fan Spotlight carousel by using the hashtag #THETORTUREDPOETSDEPARTMENT with their videos.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
End of carousel What was the thinking behind the program?
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Their Instagram carousel included several photos with a small ultrasound image visible in each.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The rest of Del Rey’s statement continued with her thanks to various collaborators, making for a deeply personal caption for a carousel of photographs from her performance.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
Bolder hues like the fuchsia pink and lime green ones may be more easily recognizable on the luggage carousel if losing it is a concern.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
To herd fish near the water’s surface, the whales use a herding strategy called the carousel method.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
In a recent Instagram post, Rodrigo reflected on the milestone accomplishment with a carousel celebrating special guests who joined her both on the stage and in the audience.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
As passengers picked up luggage Tuesday afternoon from noisy carousels at the Charlotte airport, Willis Mobley sat in the baggage claim area covered in a blue blanket, next to his belongings — with nowhere to go.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
End of carousel What was the thinking behind the program?
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Their Instagram carousel included several photos with a small ultrasound image visible in each.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The rest of Del Rey’s statement continued with her thanks to various collaborators, making for a deeply personal caption for a carousel of photographs from her performance.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
Bolder hues like the fuchsia pink and lime green ones may be more easily recognizable on the luggage carousel if losing it is a concern.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
To herd fish near the water’s surface, the whales use a herding strategy called the carousel method.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
In a recent Instagram post, Rodrigo reflected on the milestone accomplishment with a carousel celebrating special guests who joined her both on the stage and in the audience.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
As passengers picked up luggage Tuesday afternoon from noisy carousels at the Charlotte airport, Willis Mobley sat in the baggage claim area covered in a blue blanket, next to his belongings — with nowhere to go.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Carousel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carousel. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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