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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The amusement park transforms into an enchanting holiday wonderland with more than seven million lights. Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024 Notable as well, during the concert, Eastern Tennessee native Dolly Parton's Dollywood amusement park and organization also contributed an additional $1 million to the relief. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Beyond amusement park action, there’s plenty else to choose from. Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024 Micro amusement park Two Bit Circus, which opened in downtown’s Arts District in 2018, will rise again, says its founder. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 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 3 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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