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

Recent Examples on the Web

Even a small defect in a bushing can be a major problem, said Richardson, the founder and CEO of MIT Experts, which provides forensic consulting in amusement park litigation. — Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

But theme and amusement parks — despite the warnings that accompany most any attraction — enter an unspoken contract with their guests. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

The petting zoo animals go back to their original farms; the amusement park rides are packed up and removed, and pig farmers pick up the remaining pumpkins to use for feed. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

The death of a 42-year-old man on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia this week has raised important questions about amusement park safety. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for amusement park

• arc
• ark
• bark
• barque
• dark
• hark
• lark
• marc
• mark
• marque
• narc
• quark

Kids Definition

amusement park

noun

: a park with many rides (as a roller coaster or merry-go-round) and games for entertainment