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carousal, carousel
carousal (kuh ROU zuhl) (noun)
A party or revelry that is marked by drunkenness and out of control behavior: The neighbors called the police when the carousal next door spilled out into the street.
carousel (kar" uh SEL, kar" uh ZEL) (noun)
1. A merry-go-round: The children enjoyed riding on the carousel in the park.
2. A circular conveyor system: Vera saw her luggage on the carousel at the airport.

Because the sports team had to wait for a long time at the carousel in the airport, they started acting silly and the other passengers complained about their carousal.

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Word Entries at Get Words: “carousal”
carousal (s) (noun), carousals
A noisy feast or social gathering, which often involves much alcohol consumption: Mike and his friends spent the evening attending a carousal that was full of revelry and merrymaking.
A cheerful and a wild party.
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