noun

rollercoaster

rollercoaster

The rollercoaster was very fast and scary.

The rollercoaster was very fast and scary.

Life can be a rollercoaster of emotions.

Life can be a rollercoaster of emotions.

((to ride)) a rollercoaster to go on a rollercoaster We rode the new rollercoaster.

a rollercoaster of ((sth.)) a situation with many big and sudden changes It was a rollercoaster of emotions.

Synonyms: thrill ride

A compound of 'roller' (something that rolls) and 'coaster' (something that moves by momentum).

Think of a 'coaster' (like for a drink) that 'rolls' down a track. The name literally describes its function.

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