thrill ride

noun

: a very exciting ride (such as a roller coaster) at an amusement park

—often used figuratively

The campaign has been a thrill ride from the beginning.

Examples of thrill ride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests will experience five inversions in a thrill ride that will reach 50 mph while providing a flying sensation. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure debuted in 2024 — but the mountain that contains the log flume thrill ride has been around for decades longer. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Unfortunately, its determination to recreate its predecessor’s personal conflicts and revelations, along with its narrative twists and turns, slightly hamstrings what is otherwise an extremely effective thrill ride, especially on the big screen. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Add in Roger’s jovial friend named McKenna, who owns a bar that’s a den of thieves, and various other colorful characters, and this thrill ride is first-rate entertainment. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for thrill ride

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