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

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Theme park Silver Dollar City is consistently rated as one of the top amusement parks in the country by USA Today, and 2025’s rankings are no different. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025 Six Flags operates 26 amusement parks across North America. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025 Meanwhile, another user shared their own similar experience while visiting the amusement park. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 8 May 2025 The Miral Group has also developed Ferrari World, Sea World, and the indoor amusement park Warner Bros. World on Yas Island. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 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

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“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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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