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roller coaster

noun

Meaning

  1. An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.
  2. (by extension) Any situation in which there are ups and downs, or violent changes.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

big dipper(English)chute-the-chute(English)roller-coaster(English)carrousel(English)joy ride(English)roller-disco(English)roller-skate(English)rollerskating(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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