kursaal

British  

/ ˈkɜːzəl /

noun

1. a public room at a health resort

2. an amusement park at a seaside or other resort

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Etymology

Origin of kursaal

from German, literally: cure room

Example Sentences

The Kursaal in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, opened in 1901 and is believed to be the world’s first purpose-built amusement park.

From BBC

The manager of Southend's Kursaal amusement park was sitting in his office when the telegram arrived from Great Yarmouth.

From BBC

The Kursaal's manager - a Mr Bacon - complained he had been "absolutely mobbed" by angry residents for weeks after the baby's victory two years earlier.

From BBC

Days later, about 3,000 spectators were packed into the Kursaal to watch the 49 contestants take to the stage.

From BBC

Gaye’s last European performance was at Ostend’s Kursaal concert hall, where there is a statue of the star.

From The Guardian