Merry-go-round Definition
mĕrē-gō-round
noun
A ride, as at an amusement park, consisting of a round, revolving platform with seats often in the form of animals; carousel.
Webster's New World
A piece of playground equipment consisting of a small circular platform that revolves when pushed or pedaled.
American Heritage
A whirl or busy round, as of work or pleasure.
Webster's New World
(figuratively) A dead-end search; a bustle of activity that gets nowhere.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- roundabout
- whirligig
- carrousel
- carousel
- amusement device
- revolving platform
- roundabout (British)
Other Word Forms of Merry-go-round
Noun
Singular:
merry-go-round
Plural:
merry-go-rounds
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