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Itasan Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

amusement

LDCE: BrE special machines or games that are
intended to entertain people, for example at a FAIR:
The kids can ride on the amusements.

I wonder what is the American equivalent.
Thank you.
  

Top answer

I would say that at a fair the kids can "go on the rides," or, if you want to be more specific, "ride the Ferris Wheel," roller coaster, merry-go-round, etc. "

— Khoff

  • I would say that at a fair the kids can "go on the rides," or, if you want to be more specific, "ride the Ferris Wheel," roller coaster, merry-go-round, etc.
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I would say that at a fair the kids can "go on the rides," or, if you want to be more specific, "ride the Ferris Wheel," roller coaster, merry-go-round, etc. We do have the term "amusement park" for a (permanent) place that has these things, but we would not say "ride on the amusements."
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Thank you very much, khof, for the valuable answer.
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Always happy to be of help!Emotion: smile
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