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 booths for the sale of food and drink

Examples of amusement park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The water area of the amusement park offers a children’s water play area, a water coaster, a lazy river and more. Velocity Island Park Address: 755 North East Street, Woodland Phone: (530) 723-6885 Tripadvisor listed Velocity Island Park, about 21 miles from Sacramento in Woodland. Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 1 June 2024 Vacation activity costs, such as visiting amusement parks or other sites, have risen 3.4% since 2019, according to NerdWallet. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 May 2024 The beachfront amusement park will be in full bloom with floral arrangements and vibrant, spring sculptures. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024 What new attraction is at Indiana Beach amusement park? John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for amusement park 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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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