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amusement park

American  

noun

amusement parks plural
  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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of amusement park

First recorded in 1905–10

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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

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

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

Later that night, after the amusement park closes, Felicia urges her husband toward the roller coaster.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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