water park

noun

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

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The return of pretty nice summer weather will be here Friday in the Philadelphia region, with high temps near 90 (good for pools, beaches and water parks). Bill Kelly, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park that makes an easy add-on to any early season game-day itinerary. Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 Amenities include award-winning restaurants, bars, the Paradise Springs water park, an event venue, the Relâche Spa and Salon and retail shops. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 Conveniently, Kalahari’s indoor water park is located just three miles from the property, and access is included in the nightly rate. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 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

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“Water park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20park. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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water park

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