Carousel: meaning, definitions and examples
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carousel
[ หkarษหsษl ]
image display
A rotating display of images or items, typically seen in amusement parks, fairs, or online websites. It is designed to showcase multiple items in a sequential manner.
Synonyms
merry-go-round, roundabout, slideshow
Examples of usage
- The carousel at the amusement park had beautifully painted horses.
- I added a carousel of product images to my online store.
software development
A user interface element that allows the user to scroll through a set of items horizontally or vertically. It is commonly used in mobile applications and websites.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mobile app features a carousel of recommended products.
- The homepage of the website includes a carousel of customer testimonials.
Translations
Translations of the word "carousel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carrossel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคจเฅเคตเคพเคฒเคพ เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Karussell
๐ฎ๐ฉ karusel
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัััะตะปั
๐ต๐ฑ karuzela
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใชใผใดใผใฉใณใ
๐ซ๐ท carrousel
๐ช๐ธ carrusel
๐น๐ท atlฤฑkarฤฑnca
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ๋ชฉ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุงู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kolotoฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ kolotoฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฝฌๆจ้ฉฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ vrtiljak
๐ฎ๐ธ hringekja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฃแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karusel
๐ฒ๐ฝ carrusel
Etymology
The word 'carousel' originated from the Italian word 'carosello', which means 'little war'. It was first used in English in the 1650s to describe a tournament or game. The modern sense of a rotating display of images or items emerged in the 19th century, influenced by the French 'carrousel'. Carousels became popular attractions in amusement parks and fairs, providing entertainment for people of all ages.
See also: carousal.