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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Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain will soon offer deep discounts on a 2026 season pass good for the rest of 2025 that can be used at both Southern California theme parks and every location in the amusement park chain. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 July 2025 On Saturday, July 19, the newest attraction at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, encountered an incident during its signature tilt moment, where passengers are slowly tilted forward and face straight down from 160 feet. Moná Thomas, People.com, 23 July 2025 Adventureland follows a recent college graduate who takes a summer job at an amusement park, leading to unexpected friendships and life lessons. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025 Cedar Point and Kings Island, both just hours apart in Ohio, are two of the best amusement parks in the U.S. Kings Island near Cincinnati offers lower prices for daily tickets, parking, and season passes compared to Cedar Point. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 3 July 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 30 Jul. 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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