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carousal

[ˈkærəsəl]

carousal Definition

  • 1a noisy or drunken feast or social gathering
  • 2a merry-go-round or carousel

Using carousal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carousal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The carousal lasted all night long.

  • Example

    The carnival had a beautiful carousal with horses and lights.

  • Example

    The carousal was filled with laughter and music.

carousal Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for carousal

Idioms Using carousal

  • a ride on the carousal

    an experience of great excitement or pleasure, often used to describe a wild or crazy time

    Example

    Going to Las Vegas was a ride on the carousal for him.

  • get off the carousal

    to stop engaging in a wild or crazy lifestyle

    Example

    He realized he needed to get off the carousal and start taking care of himself.

  • the carousal never stops

    life is always full of excitement and adventure, often used to describe a fast-paced lifestyle

    Example

    For him, the carousal never stops; he's always on the go.

Phrases with carousal

  • on a carousal

    drunk or intoxicated

    Example

    He was on a carousal after drinking too much at the party.

  • join the carousal

    to participate in a noisy or drunken feast or social gathering

    Example

    I'm going to join the carousal at the bar tonight.

  • carousal of life

    the ups and downs of life, often used to describe the unpredictability of life

    Example

    The carousal of life can be difficult to navigate, but it's important to stay positive.

Origins of carousal

from French 'carrousel', from Italian 'carosello', meaning 'little war'

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Summary: carousal in Brief

'Carousal' [ˈkærəsəl] refers to a noisy or drunken feast or social gathering, or a merry-go-round. It is often associated with celebrations, parties, and revelry, as in 'The carousal lasted all night long.' The phrase 'on a carousal' means drunk or intoxicated. Idioms like 'a ride on the carousal' and 'get off the carousal' describe experiences of great excitement or pleasure, or a wild or crazy lifestyle. 'The carousal never stops' implies that life is always full of excitement and adventure.