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roller coasters

  • plural
    of roller coaster.
    roller coaster
    noun
    a small gravity railroad, especially in an amusement park, having a train with open cars that moves along a high, sharply winding trestle built with steep inclines that produce sudden, speedy plunges for thrill-seeking passengers.

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Activities "such as skydiving, white-water rafting, roller coasters or other amusement rides" would "fall short of the standard".

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

He’s planning to build a theme park emblazoned with his name—Nateland—in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn., with roller coasters, live shows, restaurants, the works.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

Some employees have been riding roller coasters of emotions.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 25, 2025

Six Flags Magic Mountain’s “Superman: Escape from Krypton,” once among the fastest and tallest roller coasters in the world, has taken its final flight.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2025

On the way to work, Shay explained more about the long, flat roller coasters called railroads.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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