carousel
|car-ou-sel|
/ˈkærəˌsɛl/
rotating platform
Etymology
'carousel' originates from French, specifically the word 'carrousel', where 'carrousel' meant 'a tilting match or tournament'.
'carrousel' changed from the Italian word 'carosello' and eventually became the modern English word 'carousel'.
Initially, it meant 'a tilting match or tournament', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rotating amusement ride or luggage conveyor'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rotating machine or device, often found at amusement parks, where people can ride on seats or animals that move up and down.
The children enjoyed riding the carousel at the fair.
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Noun 2
a conveyor system at an airport where luggage is delivered to passengers.
We waited at the carousel for our luggage to arrive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42