: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim
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Now picture a rink right on the beach, built right into the sand, with the iconic Ferris wheel and the Pacific waves lapping on the shore a slap shot away.
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The restaurant will stand next to the new development’s amusement park, which will include a Ferris wheel that is expected to be as much as 50% higher than the Pacific Wheel at Pacific Park amusement center on Santa Monica Pier.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Reunion Tower looks down at the Dallas Trail of Lights, which includes an ice slide and Ferris wheel.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
The Ferris wheel will be open during regular museum hours, depending on weather, from spring until Nov. 2, 2025.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The restaurant will stand next to the new development’s amusement park, which will include a Ferris wheel that is expected to be as much as 50% higher than the Pacific Wheel at Pacific Park amusement center on Santa Monica Pier.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Reunion Tower looks down at the Dallas Trail of Lights, which includes an ice slide and Ferris wheel.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
The Ferris wheel will be open during regular museum hours, depending on weather, from spring until Nov. 2, 2025.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 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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