loop-the-loop

[ loop-thuh-loop ]

noun

1. an airplane maneuver in which a plane, starting upward, makes one complete vertical loop.
2. a ride in an amusement park that simulates this maneuver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loop-the-loop¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Of late, it has been a wild loop-the-loop ride for Mr. Jackson, 41, the author and composer of “A Strange Loop,” the hit Broadway show.

From New York Times

A spare tire, cut through and slightly twisted, makes a good loop-the-loop; mailing tubes and recycled plastic bottles can be used as tunnels or chutes.

From New York Times

We’re also promised dozens of licensed aircraft and a modifiable simulation engine that alters the flight difficulty, welcoming both wannabe pilots and players who just want to do a loop-the-loop in a 747.

From The Guardian

Investigators said the pilot, who survived the crash, was flying too low and slowly to successfully complete a loop-the-loop.

From Washington Times

A pilot who taught Carol Vorderman how to do a loop-the-loop was one of two people to die in a biplane crash.

From BBC