rollercoaster

Meaning

Noun

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

Related

Similar words

• big dipper, switchback, coaster, 🎢
• merry-go-round, ride, saga, seesaw, soap opera, stir, yo-yo

Narrower meaning words

• hypercoaster
• megacoaster
• Virginia reel
• watercoaster

Origin

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