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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Word of the layoffs surfaced just as Carowinds was beginning the start of one of the busiest times of year for the amusement park, coming off the Memorial Day holiday. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025 While visiting a memorial of those still missing or imprisoned, June has another flashback of her and Hannah at the amusement park. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 May 2025 In 2024, the amusement park hub welcomed over 75 million visitors, according to Visit Orlando, a trade association. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 20 May 2025 Six Flags is the largest amusement park operator in the U.S., with 42 amusement parks across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, featuring roller coasters, water parks, and close-up animal encounters. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 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 2 Jun. 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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