rollercoaster
2 synonyms for rollercoaster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An amusement park ride on a track that climbs, drops, and turns sharply.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use rollercoaster
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
emotional rollercoaster
ride the rollercoaster
Etymology
A fusion of "roller" and "coaster", describing the ride's rolling, coasting motion.
Full origin of rollercoaster →Frequently asked questions
What does “rollercoaster” mean?
The word “rollercoaster” means an amusement park ride on a track that climbs, drops, and turns sharply. In plain terms, either the fairground ride, or, figuratively, a period full of dramatic highs and lows.
How do you pronounce “rollercoaster”?
“Rollercoaster” is pronounced ROH-luh-kohs-tuh (/ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rollercoaster” in a sentence?
Here is “rollercoaster” used in a sentence: “We screamed the whole way down on the rollercoaster.”
What part of speech is “rollercoaster”?
“Rollercoaster” is a noun.
How many meanings does “rollercoaster” have?
“Rollercoaster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an amusement park ride on a track that climbs, drops, and turns sharply.
