carousel

n. a large, circular machine at a fair that turns around and has seats shaped like horses for people to ride on.

n. a revolving circular platform equipped with seats, often in the form of animals, used as an amusement ride.

“The children laughed as they rode the wooden horses on the carousel.”

“The vintage carousel, complete with its original pipe organ, remains the centerpiece of the traditional seaside amusement park.”

n. a moving belt that carries items in a circle, like the one where you collect your bags at an airport.

n. a revolving conveyor system used for the delivery or display of items, particularly luggage at transport hubs.

“We waited by the carousel for twenty minutes before our suitcases appeared.”

“Passengers crowded around the baggage carousel, scanning the passing suitcases for their own brightly colored tags.”

n. a part of a website that shows a series of pictures or links that you can slide through.

n. a user interface component that allows a user to browse through a set of items, such as images or cards, in a horizontal cycle.

“The homepage features a carousel showing the latest news stories.”

“The designer implemented a touch-responsive carousel to showcase the portfolio pieces without cluttering the mobile view.”

Technical

n. a grand show from the past where riders on horses performed patterns and games.

n. a historical tournament or tilting match characterized by equestrian displays, games, and allegorical performances.

“The king organized a grand carousel to celebrate the victory.”

“The 17th-century carousel was less a combat exercise and more a choreographed spectacle of noble horsemanship and courtly wealth.”

Archaic

v. to move in a circle or change places in a repeating way.

v. to move in a circular or revolving motion; to cycle through a series of positions.

“The dancers carouseled around the room in a blur of color.”

“The planets carousel through the void, held in their eternal orbits by the invisible grip of gravity.”

Literary