merry-go-round

Definition

Synonym of carousel (“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”).

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mreǵʰ- Proto-Indo-European *-us Proto-Indo-European *mréǵʰus Proto-Germanic *murguz Proto-Germanic *-jaz Proto-West Germanic *-ī Proto-West Germanic *murgī Old English myrġe Middle English mery English merry Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₁-der. Proto-Germanic *gāną Proto-West Germanic *gān Old English gān Middle English gon English go English round English go round English merry-go-round From merry (adjective) + go round (verb).

Example Sentences

• "When we left the Madeleine we took our way to the Place de la Concorde, and thence through the Elysian Fields […] There were merry-go-rounds, wooden horses, and other provision for children's amusements among the trees; […]"
• "William had eleven consecutive rides on the merry-go-round. He had made up his mind to have twelve, but, much to his regret, had to relinquish the twelfth owing to certain unpleasant sensations."
• "Can you even distinguish yourself from me? Can you even recall how to think? Can you pull out the tube you suck on to feed? Have you ever formed your own beliefs? Behold the merry-go-round Circle so fast you can't scream Forget you ever knew ground Can't stop now"

Related Words