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carousel

Definition

  • noun: a machine or device with a moving belt or part that carries things around in a circle
  • noun: a tournament or exhibition in which horsemen execute evolutions
  • synonyms: merry-go-round, ferris wheel, highland games

Examples

  • He loves to ride on the 'carousel' at the park.

  • a CD player with a six-disk 'carousel'

  • the luggage 'carousel' at the airport

Movie quotes

  • (..) ' Then you'll be lovely as a holiday ' On how to be charming ' You gotta be merry ' If only to weave a spell ' And you'll be Iovely as a carousel, too ' I know you can show how ' It's all in the know-how ' And once you know, oh how ' The world looks good to you ' As it should to you (..)
    1957 Funny Face