carousel
nounmasculine/kɐʁuˈsɛl/medium
car·ros·sel
Definition
An amusement park ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats, usually in the form of horses or other animals, where people, especially children, ride for fun.
The children were fascinated by the colorful carousel at the fair.
The old carousel in the public park is a historical attraction.
Common collocations
merry-go-round horsesride the carouselamusement park carouselfair with a carousel
Idiomatic expressions
- Carousel of life (metaphor for the ups and downs, twists and turns of existence).
Etymology
Do francês 'carrousel', por sua vez do italiano 'carosello' (pequena guerra, torneio).