water park

noun

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

Examples of water park in a Sentence

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Others love the flats for trips abroad, water parks, the airport, and more. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026 Cool off at one of metro Atlanta’s pools, splash pads or water parks. Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 At the center is the Harborside Pool Club, where waterslides, a 450-foot lazy river and multiple pools create a setting that feels closer to a private water park than a traditional resort pool complex. Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Between the indoor water parks, arcades, and arts and crafts, they’re designed for keeping bundles of energy entertained…both kids and kids at heart. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 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 31 May. 2026.

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water park

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