/mer"ee goh rownd'/ , n.
1. Also called carousel, carrousel . (in amusement parks, carnivals, etc.) a revolving, circular platform with wooden horses or other animals, benches, etc., on which people may sit or ride, usually to the accompaniment of mechanical or recorded music.
2. a rapid whirl or a busy round, as of social life or business affairs.
[ 1720-30 ]