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Definition roller coaster in British English

roller coaster noun

[countable] noun
1

a structure like a tall railway with steep slopes at an amusement park, that you have fast rides on for fun

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2

a situation in which there are many big and sudden changes

Example

Share prices have been on a roller coaster these last few days.

Example

an emotional roller coaster

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Definition roller coaster in British English