roller coasters
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pluralof roller coaster.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
roller coasternouna 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.
Example Sentences
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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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