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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"When the weather gets good, the lake is closed. It's like having an amusement park and not opening it," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Readers who might be unaware of this facility should imagine an amusement park minus the fun and whimsy.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
The amusement park chain just perma-banned Ferrell after he attempted to eat 10 chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The amusement park chain Six Flags Entertainment uses “FUN,” while arcade-restaurant operator Dave & Buster’s Entertainment is “PLAY.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Our playdate was perfect and it flew by like a day at the amusement park.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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