Ferris wheel

English
The original Ferris Wheel

Etymology

Named after designer and constructor George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (1859–1896) who built the first such wheel.

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/, /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/, /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/
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Noun

Ferris wheel (plural Ferris wheels)

  1. An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.
    Synonyms: (British) big wheel, observation wheel

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