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 Though Disney hasn’t indicated that Orlando’s Tower of Terror is in any danger of closing, the same ride at the company’s Los Angeles amusement park was shuttered in January 2017 and soon replaced with a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024 Southern California has no shortage of standout amusement parks, but San Diego's Belmont Park brings new meaning to fun in the sun. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 In June, Underwood shared a few photos to her Instagram of her special day at the amusement park with Jacob. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024 These metrics include movie costs, the number of amusement parks per capita and ease of access to national parks. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amusement park 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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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