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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North America's largest regional amusement park operator announced the Kansas City Chiefs tight end as a new brand ambassador on March 12. Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 More amusement park thrills await at The Island, where the Ferris wheel offers panoramic views of the Smokies. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 The amusement park ride is over for a downtown Boise restaurant. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 Few have zeroed in on the fact that one of Silicon Valley’s biggest amusement parks sits directly next to the stadium — close enough to walk between the two. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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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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