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

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Instead of a fun trip to an amusement park, the family is left making funeral arrangements. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 July 2025 And in the 1990s, Disney had a particularly zany idea of how to tell the story of America — one that set off a culture war as the company sought to create an amusement park focused on US history, warts and all. Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 4 July 2025 For those looking for a thrill at an amusement park, Ohio has two of the best in the nation. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 There’s nearly three miles of beaches along the ocean as well as an amusement park that includes the nearly century-old Cyclone roller coaster, electric go-karts and arcades; minor-league baseball games; museums; and an aquarium. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 3 July 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 21 Jul. 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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