ROLLERCOASTER

Etymology

Noun

rollercoaster (plural rollercoasters)

An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.

(figurative, by extension) Any situation in which there are ups and downs, or violent changes.

Synonyms

• (ride): big dipper, switchback, coaster, ?

• (situation in which there are violent changes): merry-go-round, ride, saga, seesaw, soap opera, stir, yo-yo

Hyponyms

• hypercoaster

• megacoaster

• Virginia reel

• watercoaster

Source: Wiktionary



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