water park

noun

: an amusement park with facilities (such as pools and wetted slides) for aquatic recreation

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But when legs are tired, or temperatures drop, what really sets the resort apart is its massive indoor water park, an off-slope perk that elevates the entire experience. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 That fragility was underscored last October when a jaguar, an endangered species protected under Mexican law, was captured on a hidden camera in the area where Royal Caribbean plans to build its mega water park. Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 The hotel and water park regularly serve as a venue for meetings, conferences and events, including the 2017 Wisconsin Republican Party convention and last year's state Democratic Party convention. Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Cal Expo is now back in possession of the water park project, according to board meeting documents. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water park

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water park was in 1982

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“Water park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20park. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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water park

noun
: an amusement park with pools and wetted slides for recreation
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