water park

noun

: an amusement park with facilities (such as pools and wetted slides) for aquatic recreation

Examples of water park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
And finally, more water parks and characters will be in Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom. Ella Gonzales may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 These aren’t the old-fashioned water parks you’re used to. David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells The Wisconsin Dells is famous for its water parks, and Wilderness Resort sets the bar as America's largest indoor/outdoor version, with eight water parks (four indoor, four outdoor), ziplines, minigolf, laser tag, go-karts, a spa, golf course, and more. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 In 2024, the park expanded with the opening of Aquascope, a water park adjacent to the original park. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for water park

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water park was in 1982

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Water park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20park. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

water park

noun
: an amusement park with pools and wetted slides for recreation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster