The word "carousel" refers to a rotating device or platform often found at amusement parks, featuring seats or animals that people can ride on. Additionally, it can describe a system used for luggage or items to be displayed and rotated, such as at an airport baggage claim. The concept can also extend metaphorically to describe a sequence of events or items that cycle repeatedly.
The term "carousel" comes from the French word "carrousel," which itself derives from the Italian "carosello," meaning "a little war" or "a game." Its roots trace back to the Latin word "carous," meaning "to feast."