: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim
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Some of the most memorable moments of the film, such as Noah hanging off a Ferris wheel in order to get Allie to date him, are also absent, and intentionally so, says Michaelson.
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Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Tempe approved a $1.8 billion South Pier Project that plans to build over 2,000 apartments, retail offices, hotels and even a Ferris wheel located on the last development parcel of Tempe Town Lake, on the south shore near Rural Road.
—Kayla Jackson, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
As fans, celebs, and influencers flock to the desert, anticipate your social feeds being filled with Ferris wheel photos, selfies on film, and some very interesting festival fashion.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
After a group of admirers used a light show projected on the biggest Ferris wheel in Latin America to ask the superstar to come to São Paulo on her next tour, Queen Bey’s mother — Tina Knowles herself — took notice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
With the Vienna Pass, travelers receive complimentary access to more than 90 of the city's top attractions, including museums, a giant Ferris wheel, and attractions like Madame Tussauds wax museum.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Read Next Business Sports retailer Scheels to open Meridian store with Ferris wheel.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
There are snippets of Beethoven in the air, and a song by Miles Davis emanates from a Ferris wheel covered in designs by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Along with a roller coaster, Ferris wheel and other rides, Fairyland offered carnival acts and games, a fun house, a massive pool and an outdoor pavilion that showcased the nation’s top musical acts, many featuring Black performers.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Tempe approved a $1.8 billion South Pier Project that plans to build over 2,000 apartments, retail offices, hotels and even a Ferris wheel located on the last development parcel of Tempe Town Lake, on the south shore near Rural Road.
—Kayla Jackson, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
As fans, celebs, and influencers flock to the desert, anticipate your social feeds being filled with Ferris wheel photos, selfies on film, and some very interesting festival fashion.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
After a group of admirers used a light show projected on the biggest Ferris wheel in Latin America to ask the superstar to come to São Paulo on her next tour, Queen Bey’s mother — Tina Knowles herself — took notice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
With the Vienna Pass, travelers receive complimentary access to more than 90 of the city's top attractions, including museums, a giant Ferris wheel, and attractions like Madame Tussauds wax museum.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Read Next Business Sports retailer Scheels to open Meridian store with Ferris wheel.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
There are snippets of Beethoven in the air, and a song by Miles Davis emanates from a Ferris wheel covered in designs by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Along with a roller coaster, Ferris wheel and other rides, Fairyland offered carnival acts and games, a fun house, a massive pool and an outdoor pavilion that showcased the nation’s top musical acts, many featuring Black performers.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 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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