Definition of thrill ride
: 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.
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“Thrill ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill%20ride. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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