carousel

• Nom désignant un mécanisme rotatif ou un convoyeur, par exemple un carrousel à bagages dans un aéroport, ou un manège de foire pour le divertissement.

A noun referring to a rotating machine or conveyor, such as a luggage carousel at an airport or a merry-go-round for amusement.

1. Luggage carouselB1formal

   A rotating conveyor belt at an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight.

   Carrousel à bagages

   • We waited for our suitcases to appear on the carousel.
   • The carousel stopped moving after all the bags were claimed.
   • Passengers crowded around the carousel to grab their luggage.

   Synonymesluggage carousel

2. Amusement rideA2formal

   A large, rotating machine with seats shaped like animals or vehicles, often found at fairs or playgrounds, for children to ride on.

   manège

   • The children laughed as they rode the colorful carousel.
   • The carousel played cheerful music while it spun around.
   • She chose to ride a painted horse on the carousel.

   Synonymesmerry-go-roundroundabout