ferris wheel

Ferris wheel

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fer-is]
- /ˈfɛr ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fer-is]
- /ˈfɛr ɪs/

Definitions of ferris wheel words

noun ferris wheel an amusement ride consisting of a large upright wheel rotating on a fixed stand and having seats around its rim suspended freely so that they remain right side up as they revolve. 1
noun ferris wheel wheel at a fairground 1
countable noun ferris wheel A Ferris wheel is a very large upright wheel with carriages around the edge of it which people can ride in. Ferris wheels are often found at theme parks or funfairs. 0
noun ferris wheel a fairground wheel having seats freely suspended from its rim; the seats remain horizontal throughout its rotation 0
noun ferris wheel a large, upright wheel revolving on a fixed axle and having seats hanging between two parallel rims: used as an amusement-park ride 0

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Origin of ferris wheel

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; named after G. W. G. Ferris (died 1896), American engineer

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ferris wheel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ferris wheel usage trend in Literature

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