carousel (캐러**셀**) — 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/
Korean meaning: 회전목마
Korean pronunciation: 캐러**셀**
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'carrousel'에서 유래했으며, 이는 이탈리아어 'carosello'(작은 전쟁, 기마 토너먼트)에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 기사들이 말을 타고 창으로 고리를 꿰는 훈련을 하는 회전식 게임을 의미했죠.
🎵Rhyme
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📝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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