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water park

noun

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

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This is the fifth death within a month to involve a guest of the sprawling Walt Disney World Resort, which covers nearly 25,000 acres and comprises dozens of theme parks, water parks, resorts, and other attractions. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025 The actor discussed enjoying the cruise ship's water park, ropes course, and hibachi dinner while filming. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025 Park officials advise checking schedules and advisories before planning water park visits. Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 The lodge has an indoor water park, an on-site restaurant (The Little Gem), and a variety of accommodation styles, ranging from classic rooms to family cabins and seasonal rustic cabins. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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water park

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