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carousel

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˌkærəˈsɛl

Definitions

  1. A pleasure ride, typically found at amusement parks and fairs and accompanied by music, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which are fixed various seats, frequently shaped like horses or other animals, cars, etc., which may also move up and down; a merry-go-round.
  2. A continuously revolving device for item delivery.
  3. The rotating glass plate in a microwave oven.
  4. A visual component that displays a horizontal series of items one at a time.
  5. An equestrian discipline in which groups of riders make various formations.
  6. A tilting match or tournament accompanied by games, shows, and allegorical performances.
  7. Synonym of jukebox (“automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.”).

Equivalents

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Examples

“That's one nice thing about carrousels,^([sic]) they always play⟳ the same song.”
“After collecting his suitcase at the baggage carousel, he left the airport.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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