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

Examples of amusement park in a Sentence

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Go to a museum or amusement park sans parents (21%). Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2025 This wondrous world up in the stars too frequently feels more like an amusement park for Elio to run and geek around in than a living, breathing universe. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 June 2025 Gurnee police said a pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorist Monday night near the Six Flags amusement park. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 In each of those sections were rides that tested the limits of what was possible from amusement parks of the era. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

amusement park

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