carrousel
- noun
- /ˈkɛrəˌsɛl/
- UK
- We waited by the carrousel for our suitcases to appear.
Examples
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Her bag was the last one to arrive on the carrousel.
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The luggage is on the carrousel.
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After landing, he hurried to the carrousel to retrieve his luggage.
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We waited by the carrousel for our suitcases to appear.
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I found my bag at the carrousel quickly.
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After landing, he hurried to the carrousel to retrieve his luggage.
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Her bag was the last one to arrive on the carrousel.
Synonyms
A moving belt at an airport that brings checked suitcases to arriving passengers
A moving belt at an airport where passengers pick up their checked bags
A moving belt that carries things in a factory
A moving belt at an airport where people collect their checked bags
A moving band that carries things like luggage or boxes
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Carrousel was later used for anything that moves in a circle, keeping the image of riders and horses turning. So an airport carrousel is a round belt that turns and brings your luggage to you.