water park

noun

: an amusement park with facilities (such as pools and wetted slides) for aquatic recreation

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Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews. Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Beyond Town Center, resident-only amenities include recreational parks, sports fields and sports courts and a private water park. Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 For many families, splash pads and water parks are go-to destinations when temperatures soar. Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Thanks to the blistering hot weather in the region, its water parks quickly became incredibly popular so their operators had to add even more record-breaking slides and make their theming even more escapist to stand out from each other. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water park

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water park was in 1982

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“Water park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20park. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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water park

noun
: an amusement park with pools and wetted slides for recreation
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