amusement park

American  

noun

1. a large park equipped with such recreational devices as a merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, roller coaster, etc., and usually having booths for games and refreshments.

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amusement park British  

noun

1. an open-air entertainment area consisting of stalls, side shows, etc

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Etymology

Origin of amusement park

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“The pH alone would probably take years off his life. And have you seen Kwame try to swim? It’s like watching a wounded cat in one of those wave pools at the amusement park!”

From Literature

Ridge was bouncy and smiley, like a kid going to an amusement park.

From Literature

On Instagram, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end posted videos of himself as a child on rides at the Ohio amusement park Cedar Point, which is owned by Six Flags.

From MarketWatch

Six Flags, the largest amusement park operator in North America, is now at an inflection point.

From Los Angeles Times

RetroEscapes, a retro-themed amusement park spanning the 1950s through the 1990s, is set to open its gates, promising rides, attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment that celebrate five iconic decades.

From Salon

Related Words

• theme park