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

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
This date should take place in an area that families with children generally tend to gather—such as a playground, a park or an amusement park. Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The study, conducted by Casinos Sweeps, surveyed over 300 theme and amusement parks across the country, analyzing Tripadvisor and Google reviews. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024 The world of Ninjago is also highlighted with attractions at amusement parks like Legoland. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 The Port of Los Angeles will get an amusement park with a large observation wheel as part of West Harbor, the attraction being built to replace Ports O’ Call in San Pedro. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 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

Dictionary Entries Near amusement park

Cite this Entry

“Amusement park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement%20park. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

amusement park

noun
: a park with many rides (as a roller coaster or merry-go-round) and games for entertainment
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!