roller-coaster
Looping amusement attraction
A roller-coaster is an amusement park ride consisting of a train of cars that travels along an elevated track with steep drops, sharp curves, and sometimes loops.
The experience—alternating between climbing tension and plunging release—makes roller-coaster a natural metaphor for anything with dramatic ups and downs: a roller-coaster relationship, an emotional roller-coaster.
Also spelled roller coaster.
Surge of intense excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- screamLoud sharp cry
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
- speedRate of motion
plunge · freefall · white-knuckle · stomach-churning · heart-pounding · vertigo · rush · weightlessness
Path or monitored route
- loopCurve closing on itself
- corkscrewTool for opening bottles
- inversionReversal of position
- dropFall or release
climb · twist · turn · car · carriage · launch · helix · station
State of awaiting something
- fearEmotional response to threat
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
dread · anxiety · nervousness · elation · relief · joy · panic · terror
Rapid, unpredictable changeability
- fluctuationsIrregular rises and falls
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- instabilityTendency toward unpredictable change
- vicissitudesSuccessive changes in circumstances
oscillation · swings · unpredictability · variability · emotional · journey · whirlwind
Traveling amusement attraction
- fairgroundOutdoor amusement venue
- funfairTraveling amusement attraction
- attractionPull toward something
- queueOrdered waiting line
line · ticket · operator · rider · enthusiast · credit · re-ride
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- screamLoud sharp cry
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
speed · plunge · freefall · white-knuckle · stomach-churning · heart-pounding · vertigo · rush · weightlessness · airtime
track
Path or monitored route
drop · climb · twist · turn · car · carriage · launch · helix · station · platform
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- fearEmotional response to threat
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
euphoria · dread · anxiety · nervousness · elation · relief · joy · panic · terror · giddiness
volatility
Rapid, unpredictable changeability
- fluctuationsIrregular rises and falls
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- instabilityTendency toward unpredictable change
vicissitudes · oscillation · swings · unpredictability · variability · emotional · journey · whirlwind
carnival
Traveling amusement attraction
- fairgroundOutdoor amusement venue
- funfairTraveling amusement attraction
- attractionPull toward something
queue · line · ticket · operator · rider · enthusiast · credit · re-ride
roller-coastercarousel
Revolving platform with seats
merry-go-round · kiddie ride · train ride · Ferris wheel · teacups
roller-coastersteady
Fixed, not fluctuating
stable · steady state · even keel · smooth sailing · calm
roller-coastermoving walkway
Motorized flat conveyor for pedestrians
escalator · conveyor belt · monorail · tram · people mover