: 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
Snowfall: None 1893: Visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago got to ride the debut of the first Ferris wheel, which was designed by George W. Ferris.
—
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The group rode Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Pixar Pal-A-Round (the 150-foot-tall Ferris wheel); played several carnival-style games; and built custom lightsabers at Savi's Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Rides and games The fair’s Fun Zone will feature a full complement of rides and games for adults, including two Ferris wheels, the Zipper, an aerial swings ride, the Slingshot, Skyliner, Super Shot, Tango, Thunderbird and Raptor Coaster.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
The county’s southern portion of I-Drive, meanwhile, includes more eating and entertainment options, the 400-foot high Orlando Eye Ferris wheel, higher-end hotels, the Orange County Convention Center and SeaWorld’s theme parks.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for Ferris wheel
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The group rode Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Pixar Pal-A-Round (the 150-foot-tall Ferris wheel); played several carnival-style games; and built custom lightsabers at Savi's Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Rides and games The fair’s Fun Zone will feature a full complement of rides and games for adults, including two Ferris wheels, the Zipper, an aerial swings ride, the Slingshot, Skyliner, Super Shot, Tango, Thunderbird and Raptor Coaster.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
The county’s southern portion of I-Drive, meanwhile, includes more eating and entertainment options, the 400-foot high Orlando Eye Ferris wheel, higher-end hotels, the Orange County Convention Center and SeaWorld’s theme parks.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for Ferris wheel
Cite this Entry
“Ferris wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ferris%20wheel. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share