carousel — a revolving machine with seats for children to ride on, typically found at fairgrounds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a revolving machine with seats for children to ride on, typically found at fairgrounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkærəˈsel/
Example Sentences
- My suitcase decided to take an extra spin on the carousel, probably enjoying the ride more than I enjoyed the flight.
- The antique carousel at the town square has been delighting children for over 100 years.
- After waiting 30 minutes at the empty carousel, I realized I was at the wrong terminal.
carousel
NOUN[/ˌkærəˈsel/]
a revolving machine with seats for children to ride on, typically found at fairgrounds
excited children sit on painted horses that move up and down as they spin in circles. Their faces beam with joy as they hold onto the decorated poles attached to their horses. The entire circular platform rotates steadily, carrying all the riders around in a continuous motion. Colorful lights flash around the ornate top canopy while cheerful music seems to play. Parents wave from the side while other children wait in line for their turn. a revolving machine with seats for children to ride on, typically found at fairgrounds
At the hotel's carousel, she whispers farewell!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 17th-century French 'carrousel', which came from Italian 'carosello', meaning a small war or mounted tournament. Originally, it referred to a rotating game in which knights on horseback trained to spear rings while riding.
Breakdown
carrousel (French) ← carosello (Italian, from carro meaning 'cart' or 'chariot' + -ello diminutive suffix), ultimately describing a circular mounted combat exercise that evolved into the modern merry-go-round attraction.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My suitcase decided to take an extra spin on the carousel, probably enjoying the ride more than I enjoyed the flight.”
“The antique carousel at the town square has been delighting children for over 100 years.”
“After waiting 30 minutes at the empty carousel, I realized I was at the wrong terminal.”
“The office politics felt like a never-ending carousel of gossip and complaints.”
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