ˌkærəˈsɛl ˌkærəˈzɛl ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt ˈwɜː.lɪ.ɡɪɡ ˈwɝ.lɪ.ɡɪɡ a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose) if we lose the election, the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over