water park

noun

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

Examples of water park in a Sentence

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Outside Nebraska, the company is planning water parks in Florida, Illinois and North Carolina. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The cruise features an early stop at Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, which just opened its new water park, making for a fun day in the sun. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 In July 2024, Ryman filed an application with Aurora’s Planning Department for a new tower that would add 450 guest rooms and a SoundWaves water park, which is modeled after a popular attraction at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026 Walt Disney World is massive and is comprised of four theme parks, two water parks, one shopping and dining district, and an endless array of experiences. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water park

Word History

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 12 Oct. 2026.

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water park

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