amusement park

noun

plural amusement parks
: a commercially operated park having various devices for entertainment (such as a merry-go-round and roller coaster) and usually booths for the sale of food and drink

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His grand plans for his production company, Nateland, which is already a multimedia hub for wholesome humor, include, among many other projects, an amusement park. Judy Berman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025 Prior to the shooting, Reed was involved in an argument over a wristwatch inside the amusement park. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025 Indeed, what happened over the summer is more like an amusement park ride to Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke. Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amusement park

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amusement park was in 1890

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“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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amusement park

noun
: a park with many rides (as a roller coaster or merry-go-round) and games for entertainment
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