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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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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1890, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“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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