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Meaning of merry-go-round

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

merry-go-round

Pronunciation:/ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.

    Synonyms:carouselroundabout
  2. A piece of playground equipment consisting of a circular platform that is made to revolve by pushing while users stand on it.

  3. A meaningless cycle; a bustle of activity that gets nowhere

  4. A freight train of hopper goods wagons which loads and unloads its cargo while moving.