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 structures for the sale of food and drink

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Sherman said Pinkie loved children and turned the backyard into something close to a private amusement park. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 Kennywood, a nearly 130-year-old amusement park outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is tightening its summer chaperon policy as parks around the country experience violent brawls and unruly teen crowds heading into the heart of the season. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 The family appeared to be spending lots of time in the Seuss Landing part of the amusement park, with Brown snapping a pic of the Green Eggs and Ham café. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Throw in the Trimper Rides amusement park and events ranging from the OC Air Show to the Oceans Calling three-day music festival, and there's something for everyone. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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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