English
carousel
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˌkærəˈsɛl/
  • (America) IPA: /ˌkærəˈsɛl/ IPA: /ˈkæɹəsɛl/ IPA: /ˌkærəˈzɛl/
Noun

carousel (plural carousels)

  1. A merry-go-round type of ride on rotating platform.
    • 1951, J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye, Chapter 25:
      That's one nice thing about carrousels[sic], they always play the same song.
  2. A continuously revolving device for item delivery.
    After collecting his suitcase at the baggage carousel, he left the airport.
  3. The rotating glass plate in a microwave oven.
  4. (GUI) 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. (historical) A tilting match or tournament accompanied by games, shows, and allegorical performances.
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