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

Good thing, too —- 22 years later, the Midway hosted many of the most famous attractions from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, including the world's first Ferris wheel. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026

In addition to its Ferris wheel, West Harbor is also planning to include an amphitheater, a dog park, an immersive art gallery and a range of cuisines, dining options and bars. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Tickets to the Ferris wheel, which will be set up on the North Shore from July 1 through July 5, can be purchased on the city's website. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Tickets include access to the zoo before the show, as well as unlimited rides on the carousel and Ferris wheel. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

G. W. G. Ferris †1896 American engineer

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Ferris wheel

• bookmobile
• cochineal
• nonideal
• peroneal
• philomel
• snowmobile
• waterwheel
• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel

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