carousel

/ˌkærəˈsɛl/noun
Elementary
1

A pleasure ride, typically found at amusement parks and fairs and accompanied by music, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which are fixed various seats, frequently shaped like horses or other animals, cars, etc., which may also move up and down; a merry-go-round.

2

A continuously revolving device for item delivery.

3

The rotating glass plate in a microwave oven.

4

A visual component that displays a horizontal series of items one at a time.

5

An equestrian discipline in which groups of riders make various formations.

6

A tilting match or tournament accompanied by games, shows, and allegorical performances.

7

Synonym of jukebox (“automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.”).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing