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Synonyms for roller-coaster

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Ride — A situation characterized by significant fluctuations in direction, emotion or intensity

see-saw, ride, merry-go-round, saga, yo-yo, soap-opera, stir

2. Coaster — an amusement ride consisting of a train on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns

coaster, switchback, big dipper

Definitions

  1. n. 1

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

  2. n. 2

    A situation characterized by significant fluctuations in direction, emotion or intensity.

Related words

Other spellings
roller coaster rollercoaster

Forms

Plural
roller-coasters → see-saws, rides, merry-go-rounds, sagas…

Example sentences

  • ride Can you give me a ride to the office on Wednesday?
  • saga The Terminator saga also has a television series.
  • coaster Use a coaster to prevent water rings on the table.

By length

4 letters
ride1, stir1, saga2
7 letters
coaster2
10 letters
switchback

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (saga2 = 2 syllables).