water park

noun

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

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That meant last summer devoting resources to improving the Hurricane Harbor water park, which Lawrence says specifically attracts families and grandparents. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 This includes amusement parks and water parks, of course, but also nightlife activities, zoos, arcades, and festivals. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 After all, those extensions that looked so good at your dinner and drinks might not prove as fun at the beach or water park. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 4 June 2026 That Saturday afternoon, the family wanted to go swimming after plans to go to a water park were canceled. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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water park

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