amusement park
Americannoun
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amusement parks
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of amusement park
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Readers who might be unaware of this facility should imagine an amusement park minus the fun and whimsy.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
The oldest puppet space in the country resides up north in Oakland at amusement park Children’s Fairyland.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Under Jackson’s ownership, the compound once held as many as 22 structures, including a zoo with exotic animals, amusement park rides, and landscaping that spelled out the word “Neverland.”
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
It can feel as if you are spinning out of control in a Tilt-A-Whirl ride at an amusement park.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
At the boardwalk amusement park, Kevin and I rode a few rides and ate funnel cake, but the upcoming court date hung over my head like a dark cloud.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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