English Explanatory Dictionary

Ferris wheel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Ferris wheel.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-Ferris wheel.wav

Word forms

Ferris wheel Ferris wheels

Etymology

Named after designer and constructor George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (1859–1896) who built the first such wheel.

Synonyms

big wheel observation wheel
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