merry-go-round

UK
/ˈmɛri ɡəʊ raʊnd/
US
/ˈmɛri ɡoʊ raʊnd/

Translations

merry-go-roundnoun
merry-go-rounds
pl
UK
/ˈmɛri ɡəʊ raʊnd/
US
/ˈmɛri ɡoʊ raʊnd/
The children enjoyed riding the merry-go-round at the park.
Дети с удовольствием катались на карусели в парке.
Additional translations
вихрь событий
Synonyms
ferris wheel
amusement ride
merry-go-roundadjective
UK
/ˈmɛr.i.ɡəʊ.raʊnd/
US
/ˈmɛr.i.ɡoʊ.raʊnd/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'merry-go-round music').

Definitions

merry-go-roundnoun
A revolving machine with model horses or other animals on which people ride for amusement, typically found at a fair or amusement park.
The children were excited to ride the merry-go-round at the carnival.
A continuous cycle of activities or events, especially when perceived as pointless or repetitive.
She felt trapped in a merry-go-round of endless meetings and paperwork.
A rotating playground apparatus consisting of a circular platform that children push and ride on; a roundabout.
The children took turns pushing the merry-go-round at the playground until everyone was dizzy.
merry-go-roundadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a merry-go-round; associated with a revolving motion or repetitive cycle.
Lively merry-go-round music played in the background.