sentence: Some people call carousels by different names.
sentences_before: They originate from all over the world. It is a word that came from the 17th century. This refers to the jousting game played by knights. There are many words which have the same meaning as carousel. Since it was a popular ride in the United Kingdom, America, and France, each region had its own term.
sentences_after: In England, a carousel can be called a roundabout, galloper, or tilt. In France, a carousel can be called a riding ring of wooden horses. Most of the words used in the 1700s were to attract customers. The reason a carousel is generally used today is due to its tie to the origin of the ride.
concept_name: people
headings: Carousel Other words for carousel
categories: Amusement rides