carrousel

Alternative forms

• carousel

Etymology

From French carrousel, originally a kind of tournament, probably from Italian carosello, of obscure origin.

Noun

carrousel (plural carrousels)

1. a ride in a carnival or circus, or park, that usually has seats fashioned like horses or other animals
   • 1951, J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye, Chapter 25:

     That's one nice thing about carrousels, they always play the same song.

2. a means of retrieving luggage at an airport or other travel area
   • Pick up our luggage at carrousel number 4.
3. An equestrian discipline in which groups of riders form various formations

Etymology

From French carrousel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɑ.ruˈsɛl/

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• Hyphenation: car‧rou‧sel
• Rhymes: -ɛl

Noun

carrousel m (plural carrousels, diminutive carrouselletje n)

1. carrousel, merry-go-round (fairground ride)

   Synonym: draaimolen

2. carrousel, type of group dressage in formation (equestrian discipline)