: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim
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In addition to live music on stage there is a carousel, Ferris wheel and children’s train.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Flashback: The amusement park first opened in 1967, and its rickety, wooden roller coaster, Ferris wheel, bumper cards and Tilt-a-Whirl attracted kids through the 1970s, '80s and early '90s.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Elephant ears, Ferris wheels and midways all appeal to our childlike delight for fun, excitement, different foods and more.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
Back on the shores of Ascona, a Ferris wheel spins passengers high above the playground at Parco giochi Agli Angioli, and nearby, a series of beaches provide access to the lake’s crystal-clear waters and various water sports.
—Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Flashback: The amusement park first opened in 1967, and its rickety, wooden roller coaster, Ferris wheel, bumper cards and Tilt-a-Whirl attracted kids through the 1970s, '80s and early '90s.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Elephant ears, Ferris wheels and midways all appeal to our childlike delight for fun, excitement, different foods and more.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
Back on the shores of Ascona, a Ferris wheel spins passengers high above the playground at Parco giochi Agli Angioli, and nearby, a series of beaches provide access to the lake’s crystal-clear waters and various water sports.
—Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Ferris wheel
noun
Fer·ris wheel
ˈfer-əs- 
: an amusement ride consisting of a large vertical wheel that is driven by a motor and has seats around its rim
Etymology
named for G. W. G. Ferris 1859–1896 American engineer
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