water park

noun

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

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The closure came a day after an emergency at the water park involving an 80-year-old man who suffered a medical emergency while in one of the pools. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Brad Gilmour, park president of Aquatica water park and Discovery Cove day resort, will immediately add the theme park to his responsibilities, United Parks & Resorts announced Thursday. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 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 Aquatica is a tropical paradise that offers something a little different than the standard water park, as a few attractions allow guests to get up close and personal with marine wildlife. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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water park

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