mer|ry-go-round

mer|ry-go-round
mer|ry-go-round «MEHR ee goh ROWND», noun.
1. a set of animal figures and seats on a platform that goes round and round by machinery to lively music; carrousel. Children ride on them for fun. »

The opera itself was tuneful as a merry-go-round (Time).

2. a round platform that is made to revolve by pushing with the feet. It is used by children in a playground.
3. Figurative. any whirl or rapid round: »

The holidays were a merry-go-round of parties.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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