water park

noun

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

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Highlights include pools, a water park with a lazy river, evening entertainment, and Sesame Street character experiences. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026 Visitors can expect wave pools, water slides, and lazy rivers throughout the water park. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 The park continues to expand on its founding mission with sister projects like Morgan’s Inspiration Island, a fully inclusive water park, and the Multi-Assistance Center, or The MAC, which connects families with healthcare and support resources. Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 About an hour's drive outside Berlin, Tropical Islands is one of the most impressive indoor water parks in the world. Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water park

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water park was in 1982

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“Water park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20park. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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water park

noun
: an amusement park with pools and wetted slides for recreation
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