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carousel

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐʁuˈsɛl/car·ros·sel

Definition

1

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.

Usage examples

The children were fascinated by the colorful carousel at the fair.
The old carousel in the public park is a historical attraction.

Common combinations

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).