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 company opened its Universal Epic Universe in Orlando last year, the first major U.S. amusement park in over two decades, and is slated to open its Universal Kids Resort in Texas in July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. reported 2025 earnings and revenue that were slightly ahead of analyst estimates as the amusement park operator works to rebound from lackluster attendance.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 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
They were all shuffling through a maze of guide ropes, like weary overgrown children at some nightmarish amusement park.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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