amusement park

noun

plural amusement parks
: a commercially operated park having various devices for entertainment (such as a merry-go-round and roller coaster) and usually structures for the sale of food and drink

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The City of Sunnyvale is hosting a full day of community celebrations on July 4 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with family-friendly activities, live music and amusement park rides. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 Combat nausea with Reliefband, a 100% natural, fast-acting temporary treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, morning sickness, chemotherapy, amusement park rides and VR gaming. ABC News, 20 June 2026 Firefighters conducted a rescue after passengers got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park on June 19, 2026. Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 20 June 2026 Seasonal hiring in the entertainment and leisure sector (amusement parks, resorts, hotels) is down 70%. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amusement park

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amusement park was in 1890

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“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

amusement park

noun
: a park with many rides (as a roller coaster or merry-go-round) and games for entertainment
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