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Roller Coaster (Noun)

Meaning 1

Elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The newest addition to the amusement park was the massive roller coaster that sent thrill-seekers screaming down steep drops and sharp turns.
  • As I climbed into the roller coaster car, I couldn't help but feel a rush of adrenaline mixed with a dash of nervousness.
  • He waited in line for over an hour to ride the roller coaster that twisted and turned its way through the park's main attraction.
  • She carefully removed her glasses and secured them in her pocket before buckling herself into the roller coaster for a hair-raising ride.
  • As night began to fall, the brightly lit roller coaster cars sparkled and shot off fireworks of excitement amidst screams and shouts from passengers.

Synonyms

  • Chute-the-chute
  • Big Dipper

Hypernyms

  • Elevated Railroad
  • El
  • Overhead Railway
  • Elevated

Meaning 2

Anything characterized by abrupt and extreme changes (especially up and down); "the economy has been on a roller coaster all year".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Her mood has been on a roller coaster since she lost her job and then found out she's expecting a child.
  • The stock market has been a roller coaster all week due to the economic uncertainty.
  • The negotiations with the client have been a roller coaster but we finally managed to get the deal done.
  • The patient's blood pressure has been on a roller coaster throughout the surgery and the doctors are trying to stabilize it.
  • His love life has been a roller coaster since he got out of the long-term relationship six months ago.

Hypernyms

  • Sturm Und Drang
  • Upheaval
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