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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The incident, however, led to the amusement park changing its chaperone policy, requiring those 17 years old and younger to have a chaperone at least 21 years old to be admitted and remain in the park. Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025 She's also released a Christmas book, prepared new Dollywood amusement park exhibitions, beverage and food items and a Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibition in the last 12 months. Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025 Plus, certain amusement park rides will be open. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025 Fall is all about the thrills, and amusement parks across the country — including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Six Flags and more — lean into the season with spooky themes and festive decorations. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

amusement park

noun
: a park with many rides (as a roller coaster or merry-go-round) and games for entertainment
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!