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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 site analyzed over 300 amusement parks across the country — including favorites like Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, and Disneyland — using Tripadvisor and Google reviews.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
Viewers may recall her appearances in common-person-turns-daredevil segments with Natalie Morales that had the pair go camping and rock climbing or tackle various stunts at amusement parks and natural wonders.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
The combined company, largely run by Cedar Fair’s former management team, operates 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in North America.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Choose Teen-Friendly Destinations Pick places that have activities geared toward teens, such as amusement parks, water sports, hiking trails, or cultural landmarks.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1890, in the meaning defined above
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“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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