water park

noun

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

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Produce that is hard to wash thoroughly, like berries and fresh herbs, is a common source, as are swimming pools, lakes, splash pads and water parks. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 The indoor/outdoor water park has a 900-foot lazy river, tube slides, and a heated grotto. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews. Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Although infections can happen year-round, health officials say cases typically increase during the warmer months as more people spend time in pools and water parks. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 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 Jul. 2026.

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water park

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