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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.

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

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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

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

Walt Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, the head of its amusement park business, as its new chief executive.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 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

You know what it’s like when you’re at a zoo or an amusement park with a small child who won’t walk another step?

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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