carousel — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A pleasure ride, typically found at amusement parks and fairs and accompanied by music, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which are fixed various seats, frequently shaped like horses or other animals, cars, etc., which may also move up and down; a merry-go-round.

   Synonyms

   giddy-go-roundmerry-go-aroundmerry-go-whirlroundaboutwhirligig

   Examples

   That's one nice thing about carrousels,^([sic]) they always play the same song.

2. A revolving device for item delivery or display.

   Examples

   After collecting his suitcase at the baggage carousel, he left the airport.

   More examples (1)

   It struck me as a perky, whine-free name—the kind of standard-issue handle that could be found on necklaces hanging off carousels in roadside souvenir shops, next to the saltwater taffy.

3. The rotating glass plate in a microwave oven.

4. A visual component that displays a horizontal series of items one at a time.

5. An equestrian discipline in which groups of riders make various formations.

6. A tilting match or tournament accompanied by games, shows, and allegorical performances.

   Usage

   • Historical

7. Synonym of jukebox (“automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.”).

Verb

1. To revolve or change places.

Noun

1. a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers

   Synonyms

   carrouselluggage carouselluggage carrousel

   Broader terms

   conveyer beltconveyor beltconveyerconveyortransporter

2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement

   Synonyms

   carrouselmerry-go-roundroundaboutwhirligig

   Broader terms

   ride