How to Use Ferris wheel in a Sentence

Ferris wheel

noun
  • The roller coaster and the Ferris wheel are a metaphor of life.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
  • The events are known for things like Ferris wheels and corn dogs, sculptures made entirely from butter and the biggest pig in the state.
    Benjamin Thorp, NPR, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Even the smell of that store brings back memories, like, the Ferris wheel and the piano.
    Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Near the Ferris wheel is a row of food trucks and a concert stage for artists from around the Metroplex.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2024
  • Our last stop brings us a Ferris wheel designed by Basquiat.
    Ryan Fish, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The event includes a Ferris wheel; booths of tacos, tamales and tostadas; and artists performing on three stages.
    Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023
  • From our first date at the Ferris wheel to a year later with my forever mate.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
  • Don’t miss the city’s oldest theme park, which boasts carnival games and thrilling rides like a carousel and a Ferris wheel.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023
  • The Big Wheel The Ferris wheel may not have been a new idea, but the revolving structure offered fun—from the fairgrounds to the classroom.
    JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
  • Those seeking a slower pace can try the classic carousel or Ferris wheel.
    Sswindler, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The short clip shows the couple riding a beachside Ferris wheel, where Shallow winks at the camera.
    EW.com, 31 Dec. 2023
  • There are brick streets filled with restaurants, shops and throwback attractions, like a carousel and Ferris wheel.
    Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Any pocket change remaining can be blown on a $35 High Roller Ferris wheel ride.
    Billy Witz Sinna Nasseri, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The video concluded with a sweeping shot of the beach and fellow beachgoers, along with a Ferris wheel spinning around.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
  • Guests won’t actually be able to hop aboard the Ferris wheel created by Basquiat or the carousel by Haring.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Correspondent Roxana Saberi spins the story of their origins, and takes a ride on some of the most notable Ferris wheels around.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 30 June 2023
  • In the first, a married couple go up in a Ferris wheel, there’s a shot, a woman screams, and when the ride comes to a halt, the husband is dying and soon dead, killed at point-blank range with his own gun.
    Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 13 July 2023
  • For cryin’ out loud, even Prince George’s County’s waterfront has an awesome Ferris wheel!
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Then a ride on the Ferris wheel in neighboring Santa Monica.
    Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2024
  • This small amusement park on Balboa Peninsula has a Ferris wheel and arcade.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The festival features a gigantic cocktail bar and beer garden, food trucks, drag shows, go-go dances, a Ferris wheel, a DJ dance party and more.
    The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2023
  • With the amusement park abandoned, its buildings fell apart, weeds grew wildly and tree branches twisted themselves through the remnants of an old Ferris wheel.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Head to the beach for a Ferris wheel, games, dozens of food and craft vendors, family entertainment and live music, according to billing.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Once created, the kit will build an iconic (and fully functioning) carnival swing ride, a boom ride, and a Ferris wheel.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Visit the Balboa Fun Zone for old-fashioned summer activities like arcade games or a ride on the Ferris wheel.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Others, such as Basquiat’s Ferris wheel, are expected to be operational but not fit for guests.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • In another photo, Prinsloo lounges in a grassy area and nurses the baby with a giant Ferris wheel in the background, while wearing sleek white sunglasses.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
  • Most people are here to ride the Pacific Park Ferris wheel, sip a milkshake, or buy a shell necklace from the famous pier that attracts 10 million visitors a year.
    Jennifer Adler, Vox, 7 July 2024
  • After spending time with Nist's sisters, daughter and grandkids, the couple took a ride on a Ferris wheel, where the lovestruck contestant found words for her feelings.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Riding the Ferris wheel, high above the fairgrounds, Ramaswamy peered down to see Trump waving goodbye to his crowd and ducking into his awaiting vehicle.
    Shane Goldmacher, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2023

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