loop-the-loop

[ loop-thuh-loop ]

noun

1. an airplane maneuver in which a plane, starting upward, makes one complete vertical loop.
2. a ride in an amusement park that simulates this maneuver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loop-the-loop¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

I saw one old Austrian general getting on the loop-the-loop with a little boy.

From Project Gutenberg

When you look at the wall paper does your brain do a sort of loop-the-loop and cause you to meld 100 aces or double pinochle?

From Project Gutenberg

It was further stated that one of the flyers would loop-the-loop in full view of the crowds in the stands.

From Project Gutenberg

His battle manœuvre savoured much of the circus, including as it did complete loop-the-loop.

From Project Gutenberg