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 structures for the sale of food and drink

Examples of amusement park in a Sentence

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The Kansas City amusement park hosts one of the metro’s most popular Halloween events, the Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt, and it’s set to begin this Saturday. Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 During its testing phase in July and August, Judith Angel and other residents complained that screams from the amusement park's first outdoor ride carried through their neighborhood. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Festival passes also include admission to the neighboring Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 The structures were all intact; only the people were missing, as if the terminal were an amusement park closed for the winter. Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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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