carousel
noun /ˌkærəˈsel/
/ˌkærəˈsel/
- (especially North American English)
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(also merry-go-round British and North American English, British English also roundabout)a round platform with model horses, cars, etc. that turns around and around and that children ride on at a fairground - (also baggage carousel)a moving belt from which you collect your bags at an airportTopics Transport by airc2
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from French carrousel, from Italian carosello.