Pronunciation: ' mer- ē -g ō - ˌ rau ̇ nd, -g ə -
Function: noun
Date: 1729
1 : an amusement park ride with seats often in the form of animals (as horses) revolving about a fixed center
2 : a cycle of activity that is complex, fast-paced, or difficult to break out of <the corporate merry-go-round >