Fer·ris wheel
| \ ˈfer-əs-
, ˈfe-rəs- \
, ˈfe-rəs- \
Definition of Ferris wheel
: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim
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“Ferris wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ferris%20wheel. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
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Ferris wheel
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English Language Learners Definition of Ferris wheel
chiefly US
: a very large upright wheel that has seats around its edge where people sit while the wheel turns
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Ferris wheel
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Fer·ris wheel
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Kids Definition of Ferris wheel
: an amusement park ride consisting of a large vertical wheel that is moved by a motor and has seats around its rim
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The first known use of Ferris wheel was in 1892
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