carousel
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] French carrousel, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Italian carosello, probably from carro, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin carrus.
Pronunciation
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Noun
carousel (plural carousels)
- A merry-go-round (type of ride on rotating platform).
- 1951, J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye, Chapter 25:
- That's one nice thing about carrousels[sic], they always play the same song.
- 1951, J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye, Chapter 25:
- A continuously revolving device for item delivery.
A baggage carousel at an airport. - After collecting his suitcase at the baggage carousel, he left the airport.
- The rotating glass plate in a microwave oven.
- (Internet, graphical user interface) A visual component that displays a series of images one at a time.
- An equestrian discipline in which groups of riders make various formations.
- (historical) A tilting match or tournament accompanied by games, shows, and allegorical performances.
Derived terms
Translations
merry-go-round — see merry-go-round
revolving device to deliver items
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