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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Cultural outings to nearby attractions—like the lush Sigurtà Park, the Gardaland amusement park, or the ancient Verona Arena—are also easily arranged. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 The preliminary investigation found that there was an altercation between several people before shots were fired at the amusement park, at 8651 Airport Freeway, shortly after midnight, police said in a news release. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Sep. 2025 Six Flags Entertainment — The amusement park operator slipped 1% after Truist downgraded Six Flags to hold and trimmed its earnings estimates. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 In a video posted on YouTube, the boy appeared to be confused while walking along the tracks, constructed high above the ground at the amusement park, as a group of visitors watched from below. Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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