carousel
6 synonyms for carousel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A revolving amusement-park ride with seats, often shaped like horses, that riders sit on as it turns; a merry-go-round.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use carousel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
baggage carousel
ride the carousel
image carousel
Etymology
From French carrousel, borrowed from Italian carosello, originally referring to elaborate tournament-style games performed by riders on horseback before it came to mean the fairground ride.
Full origin of carousel →Frequently asked questions
What does “carousel” mean?
The word “carousel” means a revolving amusement-park ride with seats, often shaped like horses, that riders sit on as it turns; a merry-go-round. In plain terms, something that rotates in a circle to display or deliver things — most familiar as the fairground ride, but also used for baggage claim belts and rotating website displays.
How do you pronounce “carousel”?
“Carousel” is pronounced ka-ruh-SEHL (/ˌkæɹəˈsɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “carousel” in a sentence?
Here is “carousel” used in a sentence: “The kids rode the carousel three times in a row.”
What part of speech is “carousel”?
“Carousel” is a noun.
Where does the word “carousel” come from?
The word “carousel” comes from French. From French carrousel, borrowed from Italian carosello, originally referring to elaborate tournament-style games performed by riders on horseback before it came to mean the fairground ride.
How many meanings does “carousel” have?
“Carousel” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a revolving amusement-park ride with seats, often shaped like horses, that riders sit on as it turns; a merry-go-round.
