amusement ride
Ticketed thrill machine
An amusement ride is a mechanical device at theme parks, carnivals, and fairs designed to entertain passengers through motion—spinning, dropping, accelerating, or otherwise creating thrills.
Roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and bumper cars are amusement rides.
The term distinguishes these attractions from games, shows, and other park entertainment: The kids want to go on every amusement ride in the park.
Track with dramatic plunges
- ferris wheelRotating vertical amusement ride
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- bumper carsSteerable ride vehicles for crashing
- water slideSlick chute into pool
log flume · pirate ship · teacups · drop tower · spinning cups · merry-go-round · dodgems · tilt-a-whirl
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
- screamLoud sharp cry
- freefallUnimpeded downward motion
inversion · speed · heights · drop · plunge · rush · vertigo · anticipation
Entertainment destination with rides
- fairgroundOutdoor amusement venue
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- midwayEquidistant from both ends
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
pier · funfair · water park · state fair · resort · entertainment complex · ticket booth · queue line
Revolving around an axis
- swingingMoving in arcs
- loopingMoving in circles
- revolvingTurning around a center
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
plummeting · whirling · rotating · tilting · rocking · jolting · ascending · descending
Standing in ordered sequence
- boardingEntering a vehicle
- restraintControl over impulses
- lap barHinged thigh restraint
- souvenirToken from a trip
wristband · wait time · front row · back seat · motion sickness · thrill seeker · first drop · finale
roller coaster
Track with dramatic plunges
- ferris wheelRotating vertical amusement ride
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- bumper carsSteerable ride vehicles for crashing
water slide · log flume · pirate ship · teacups · drop tower · spinning cups · merry-go-round · dodgems · tilt-a-whirl · scrambler
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
- screamLoud sharp cry
freefall · inversion · speed · heights · drop · plunge · rush · vertigo · anticipation · fear
theme park
Entertainment destination with rides
- fairgroundOutdoor amusement venue
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- midwayEquidistant from both ends
boardwalk · pier · funfair · water park · state fair · resort · entertainment complex · ticket booth · queue line · safety harness
spinning
Revolving around an axis
gliding · plummeting · whirling · rotating · tilting · rocking · jolting · ascending · descending · launching
queuing
Standing in ordered sequence
souvenir · wristband · wait time · front row · back seat · motion sickness · thrill seeker · first drop · finale
amusement ridegame booth
Carnival activity station
carnival game · arcade game · live performance · stage show · midway game
amusement ridepublic transit
Shared community vehicle system
commuter train · city bus · ambulance · freight elevator · industrial machinery
amusement ridepublic transportation
Shared vehicles for commuters
commuter train · city bus · freight transport · medical transport · school bus
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