Definition

A type of amusement ride that consists of a rotating platform with seats, often shaped like animals or vehicles, where people can sit and enjoy a ride.

Example

The children laughed and smiled as they rode the carrousel at the fair.

Conversation

Have you seen that new carrousel at the park?

Yeah, I saw it when I passed by last weekend!

It looks so colorful and fun; we should ride it together.

Definitely! I love carrousels, they remind me of childhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Carrousel** → The word 'carrousel' comes from the French 'carrousel', which is derived from the Italian 'carosello', meaning a little war or a tournament. The term originally referred to a type of tournament or display of horsemanship, and over time it evolved to describe the amusement ride we know today.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lively tournament ('carosello') where horses are parading around, which helps you remember that a 'carrousel' is a ride featuring horses going in circles.

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