The term 'Fairground Wheel' is often referred to as a Ferris Wheel, which is a large rotating upright wheel with multiple passenger-carrying gondolas attached to the rim. It is a popular amusement ride at fairgrounds and amusement parks, and is also known as an observation wheel. The Ferris Wheel was invented by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. in 1893 and has since become a staple of amusement parks around the world.