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

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The 476-acre amusement park will be built about 35 miles south of Bedford, England, a small town 60 miles northwest of London. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025 Their trips together might include visits to amusement parks, bringing together multiple generations of the family. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The amusement park will be getting some TLC as well ahead of the busy summer season. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025 The Royals headed to the Arlington amusement park on Sunday. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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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