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

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Building brand and fan experiences more quickly for amusement parks, live activations, digital displays and mobile apps. David Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Iwerks is more interested in showing us the race against time, especially for a park that deviated from the light theming and simple rides of amusement parks of the era. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 The inclusion of Cedar Point, the Sandusky amusement park that featured in every one of my childhood summers, was a personal highlight. Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026 What to Expect at Morgan’s Wonderland Forget the long lines and high-octane thrills typical of traditional amusement parks. Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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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