amusement park
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of amusement park
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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
He has spun that success into a television game show on Amazon Prime Video, as well as a pop-up amusement park in Saudi Arabia dubbed Beast Land.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
People who visited the amusement park during that time have been advised to check their immunity status, talk to their healthcare provider about vaccination and immunity status.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
Even though the Kent seaside attraction has been out of action since developing a structural fault in 2024, TDC says the rollercoaster is an "intrinsic" part of the Dreamland amusement park.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
At 2 P.M., the entire school shuffled into the auditorium, where each of us eighth graders was awarded a certificate and a discount coupon to Kings Dominion, an amusement park down in Virginia.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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