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

  • (..) Get us out of here! - I'm trying! - Floor it! Look out! Oh, God! Oh, God! See that carousel? Did you see? It was incredible. Oh, honey-honey- Did you see that? It's all right. Come on, it's okay. No, I'm not okay. This is not okay. (..)
    1996 Twister