noun

1. A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.

2. A piece of playground equipment consisting of a circular platform that is made to revolve by pushing while users stand on it.

3. A meaningless cycle; a bustle of activity that gets nowhere

Synonyms: carousel, roundabout, merry-go-around, merry-go-whirl