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
Hypernyms
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.