Ferris wheel

noun

Fer·​ris wheel ˈfer-əs- 

ˈfe-rəs-

: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim

Examples of Ferris wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rules particularly applied to posing on the iconic Ferris wheel. —Michael Nied, People.com, 2 May 2025

Brookfield Zoo Chicago has another reason for people to visit this year, because its Ferris wheel has returned. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025

For thrill-seekers, there’s a full carnival experience with rock-climbing walls, paintball, stilt-walkers, and a Ferris wheel offering stunning views of the river and downtown skyline. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025

The somber video stars Jenna Ortega, who passes time by soaring to new heights with the musician on amusement park rides, rocking in the seats of a Ferris wheel with a quiet sense of disconnection. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

G. W. G. Ferris †1896 American engineer

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Ferris wheel

• afebrile
• bookmobile
• cochineal
• nonideal
• peroneal
• philomel
• popliteal
• snowmobile
• waterwheel
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Kids Definition

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