water park

noun

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

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By day, spot people moving between the beach, pools, and dining areas, as well as families heading toward the water park. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 An Elimination challenge at a water park, but the challenge is about removing liquids from foods, not featuring them. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026 The playground would be the envy of children anywhere; Stratton, a father of two, pointed out a water park, a climbing wall, and rope climbing towers. Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The property includes a water park, pools, playgrounds and attractions like an alpine coaster. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water park

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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 11 Apr. 2026.

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water park

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