Carousel
(noun)
- An amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders, typically horses or other animals, that are often decorated in bright colors.
- A rotating device in an airport or shopping center that displays items for sale, typically in glass cases.
Origin:
From italian carosello, from carosello ("a display of horsemanship"), from carosa ("a lady"s horse-drawn carriage"), from latin carrus ("chariot").
Examples:
- The children loved going on the carousel at the fairground.
- The carousel was painted with bright colors and had horses and other animals as the rides.
- The airport had a carousel where travelers could pick up their luggage.
- The shopping center had a carousel of jewelry in the center of the mall.
- The carousel was a popular ride at the amusement park.