amusement park

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

noun

1. an open-air entertainment area consisting of stalls, side shows, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of amusement park¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

A short distance away from Old Bakehouse is Silcocks - a family run amusement park which has been owned by the same family for generations.

From BBC

And to the overly literal, I don’t mean tithing or some religious-themed amusement park or you popping out that shiny quarter to cover your entry fee into the pearly gates.

From Salon

"Ice and snow is so integral to this amusement park and the whole of Lapland."

From BBC

It is the latest amusement park to be launched in China by a Western brand.

From BBC

Jason Green, owner of Mansel's chip shop, which is located next to the amusement park, said the closure would affect many small businesses significantly.

From BBC

Related Words

• theme park