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rides

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹaɪdz// UK //ɹˈaɪdz// rides

n. large machines at an amusement park that you sit on for fun, like a roller coaster or a Ferris wheel.

n. mechanical attractions or structures at a fairground or theme park designed for entertainment. Often used in the plural when referring to the collection of attractions available at a venue.


SIMPLE

The children want to go on the fast rides first.

CONTEXTUAL

After paying the entrance fee, visitors have unlimited access to all the rides in the park for the entire day.

COMPLEX

Modern theme parks invest millions into immersive rides that combine high-speed physical movement with digital projections to create a seamless narrative experience for the guests.

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Commonly used with the verb 'to go on' or 'to operate'.

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