fun house

American  

noun

1. (in an amusement park) a building that is specially constructed and has devices for surprising and amusing patrons walking through.

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Etymology

Origin of fun house

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The “sophisticated fun house” also has a rope swing, a rock-climbing column, and secret ladders and entryways.

From The Wall Street Journal

The actor added that he imagined turning the fictional home into a “movie fun house” where people could sled down the stairs just like Kevin does in the movie.

From MarketWatch

The effect can be compared to standing between mirrors in a fun house, where reflections seem to stretch endlessly into the distance.

From Science Daily

There are fun house mirrors, a whimsical train, a mechanical Geppetto waving in a workshop and a cat ready to set sail atop the mast of a ship.

From Los Angeles Times

The actor said he imagined turning the fictional home into a “movie fun house” where people could sled down the stairs just like Kevin does in the movie.

From MarketWatch