water park

noun

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

Examples of water park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The study, published by Swim Outlet, the country's largest swim retailer, identified the worst and best water parks in the nation. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024 Composed of more than 70,000 wooden planks, the 38-block oceanfront stretch draws crowds with everything from amusement piers featuring rides and games galore to water parks to classic eateries and shopping. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024 The 133-acre resort, which opened in 2021, offers the classic sunset cruise, snorkeling, and dolphin cruise excursions, as well as the Indian Ocean’s biggest floating water park and a FIFA-standard soccer field. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024 Everyone will find something to enjoy from the water park to more than 50 rides. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024 There will also be more options to stock up on souvenirs to remember your trip with the addition of brand new retail spaces at the water park. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024 An indoor water park: Former resident Chris Hertling, now in Leesburg, Va., but moving soon to Lawrence, envisions demolishing Kemper’s seating bowl and replacing most of the white exterior panels with glass. Tim Engle, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 The park is the largest in the Midwest with over 235 acres including its amusement park and water park, Oceans of Fun. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Other parts of the project include a Formula 1 circuit, a Six Flags theme park that will include several record-breaking roller coasters, as well as the biggest water park in the Middle East. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

water park

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