: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim
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Jeremy and his sister had been separated at a Ferris wheel, The World reported, citing police.
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
In 1992, however, Salina Turda entered its most exciting phase yet, transforming into an otherworldly amusement park complete with a subterranean Ferris wheel, bowling alley, miniature golf course, a lake for paddle and rowboats, and a halotherapy spa.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024
The video concluded with a sweeping shot of the beach and fellow beachgoers, along with a Ferris wheel spinning around.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
This year’s theme is Kinetic Carnival, featuring chain-reaction machines inspired by midway games, bumper cars and even a Ferris wheel.
—Karl Mondon, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
In 1992, however, Salina Turda entered its most exciting phase yet, transforming into an otherworldly amusement park complete with a subterranean Ferris wheel, bowling alley, miniature golf course, a lake for paddle and rowboats, and a halotherapy spa.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024
The video concluded with a sweeping shot of the beach and fellow beachgoers, along with a Ferris wheel spinning around.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
This year’s theme is Kinetic Carnival, featuring chain-reaction machines inspired by midway games, bumper cars and even a Ferris wheel.
—Karl Mondon, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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Ferris wheel
noun
Fer·ris wheel
ˈfer-əs- 
: an amusement ride consisting of a large vertical wheel that is driven by a motor and has seats around its rim
Etymology
named for G. W. G. Ferris 1859–1896 American engineer
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