Amusement Park Terminology

noun a large wheel, especially one used as a part of a machine or vehicle

• The amusement park had a large big wheel that offered stunning views of the city.
• Let's go for a ride on the big wheel at the fair!
• I love the big wheel at the carnival, it's so much fun!
• In the business world, he was considered a big wheel, always making important decisions.

noun a festive occasion or celebration, typically with processions, music, dancing, and other forms of entertainment

adjective relating to or characteristic of a carnival

• The annual carnival in town attracts visitors from all over the country.
• I heard the carnival next weekend is going to be lit!
• Let's hit up the carnival and have a blast!
• Life is like a carnival, full of ups and downs.

noun a gathering for entertainment featuring various activities and amusements

adjective describing something that is enjoyable or amusing

• The local community organized a fun fair to raise funds for the new park.
• Let's go check out the fun fair this weekend, it's going to be a blast!
• I heard the fun fair is going to be lit, we should definitely go.
• Life is like a fun fair, full of ups and downs but always exciting.

noun a point at which something is at an equal distance from the beginning and the end

adverb in the middle of a place or process

• The team reached the midway point of the project ahead of schedule.
• We're only midway through the movie, so don't spoil the ending!
• I'm feeling a bit midway about this whole situation.
• She felt like she was midway between two worlds, not fully belonging to either.

noun a journey on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

verb to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle or animal

• The family enjoyed a leisurely ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn carriage.
• Let's go for a ride in my new car and blast some music!
• I heard that roller coaster is a wild ride – I can't wait to try it!
• Life is like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs. Enjoy the ride.

noun a safety device in amusement park rides that secures passengers in their seats by being lowered over their laps

• The lap bar on the roller coaster ensures passengers are safely secured during the ride.
• Make sure to pull down the lap bar tightly before the roller coaster starts moving.
• I always feel more secure when the lap bar is locked in place on this ride.
• She felt like she needed a mental lap bar to hold her emotions in check during the stressful situation.