"megacoaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: megacoasters [plural]
Etymology: From mega- + coaster. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|coaster}} mega- + coaster Head templates: {{en-noun}} megacoaster (plural megacoasters)
  1. (informal) A rollercoaster with a height of between 200 and 299 feet. Tags: informal Synonyms: hypercoaster

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