coaster
noun
a person or thing that coasts.
coaster
American
[koh-ster]
/ ˈkoʊ stər /
coaster
1
British
/ ˈkəʊstə /
noun
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a vessel or trader engaged in coastal commerce
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a small tray, sometimes on wheels, for holding a decanter, wine bottle, etc
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a person or thing that coasts
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a protective disc or mat for glasses or bottles
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short for roller coaster
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a European resident on the coast
Coaster
2
British
/ ˈkəʊstə /
noun
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A fatal accident on a Six Flags Entertainment roller coaster sent shares of the amusement-park operator on Tuesday near the lowest level of the year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The incident comes just weeks after one of its parks in southern California announced it would close the popular X2 roller coaster after more than 100 people alleged brain injuries from the ride.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
She loves playing the games, and doing the roller coaster stuff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
With analysts upbeat for the company’s results this week, the stock could be in for a roller coaster.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Imagine going up on a roller coaster, but with no seat belt, no car, no track, and no sense of security besides your grip.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Coaster fan Garner, however, said the only recourse may be to find a way to live with — and enjoy — the ride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
So yeah, consider me seated for this “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
Justin Garvanovic, founder of the European Coaster Club, remembers the first whispers about a wooden coaster coming to Wales.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
As a lifelong East Coaster battling seasonal depression each winter, I craved ways to find joy and spontaneity in the cold, all while building community—even when exploring solo.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2025
They rode all the major attractions, including the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
Dollywood, the theme park founded by country music legend Dolly Parton, opened in Tennessee in 1986 and boasts roller coasters, seasonal festivals and old-time displays of rural and small-town American life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Activities "such as skydiving, white-water rafting, roller coasters or other amusement rides" would "fall short of the standard".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Sure enough, I saw the coasters listed for $29 total.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Those sponsored leaflets and postcard mailers that end up as makeshift coasters, mosquito swatters or unread refuse that goes straight from the mailbox into the blue recycle bin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
“Maybe Norvelt can build a coal mining theme park with underground roller coasters zipping through the old mine shafts,” I suggested.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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