roller coaster
nounfeminine/mõ.ˈtɐ.ɲɐ ˈʁu.sɐ/high
mon·ta·nha-rus·sa
Definitions
1An amusement park ride consisting of a light railroad track with steep slopes and sharp curves, on which people ride in small, fast open cars.
She screamed with joy on the roller coaster.
The theme park is famous for its record-breaking roller coaster.
Common collocations
to ride a roller coasterroller coaster trackroller coaster car
2A situation or experience characterized by sudden, extreme, and often unpredictable changes.
Their relationship has been a real roller coaster.
The last few months have been an emotional roller coaster for the family.
Common collocations
emotional roller coaster
Idiomatic expressions
- to be on an emotional roller coaster
Etymology
Composto por 'montanha' + 'russa', tradução do francês 'montagnes russes'.