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AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2026-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
  • Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
  • Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows
DEF

A device designed to move its occupants for entertainment.

OBS

midway ride: This designation is derived from the use of the generic name "midway" to refer to the amusement sections of expositions and parks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
  • Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
  • Salons, foires et expositions (Commerce)
DEF

Appareil de divertissement dans lequel des personnes s'installent et sont entraînées dans des déplacements variés, souvent à grande vitesse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instalaciones y equipo (Recreación)
  • Festivales y carnavales y eventos sociales
  • Salones, ferias y exposiciones comerciales
PHR

Parque de atracciones.

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