rollercoaster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An amusement ride consisting of a train on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.
  2. A situation characterized by significant fluctuations in direction, emotion or intensity.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹəʊləˌkəʊstə/ /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rollercoaster.wav

Word forms

rollercoaster rollercoasters roller coaster roller-coaster

Etymology

A univerbation of roller coaster, after the rolling and coasting motions to which the riders are subjected.

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