Rollercoaster

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊlərˌkoʊstər/

Rollercoaster (noun)

  1. A track ride in a theme park where cars move fast, go up and down, and turn sharply.
  2. A situation that changes quickly between good and bad moments, feeling like a fast ride.

Examples

  • The rollercoaster starts slowly, then speeds up quickly.
  • We waited in line for the rollercoaster all afternoon.