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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Merry-go-round \Mer"ry-go`-round"\, n.
Any revolving contrivance for affording amusement; esp., a
group of seats in the shape of hobbyhorses or other fanciful
animals, arranged in a circle on a platform that is rotated
by a mechanical drive, often to the accompaniment of music;
the seats often move up and down in synchrony with the
rotation; -- called also {carousel}. It is employed primarily
for the amusement of children, and is typically found at an
amusement park.
[1913 Webster]


carousel \carousel\ (k[a^]r`[-o]*s[e^]l"), n.
1. a continuous belt oriented horizontally or
near-horizontally around a central structure, driven in a
circular motion by some mechanism, which carries luggage
delivered from the luggage hold of an airplane to air
travelers; -- used at airports.

Syn: luggage carousel.
[WordNet 1.5]

2. same as {merry-go-round}.

Syn: merry-go-round, roundabout, whirligig.
[WordNet 1.5]