noun
rollercoaster
ROH-luh-kohs-tuh
Rollercoaster (noun) means an amusement park ride on a track that climbs, drops, and turns sharply. Example: “We screamed the whole way down on the rollercoaster.”
noun
1
An amusement park ride on a track that climbs, drops, and turns sharply.
"We screamed the whole way down on the rollercoaster."
2
A situation marked by extreme, rapid ups and downs, especially emotionally.
"Her first year at university was an emotional rollercoaster."
How to use rollercoaster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the fairground ride, or, figuratively, a period full of dramatic highs and lows.
Common pairings
emotional rollercoaster
ride the rollercoaster
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Word forms
- Plural
- rollercoasters
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Etymology
A fusion of "roller" and "coaster", describing the ride's rolling, coasting motion.
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Rhymes for rollercoaster
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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.
