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water park
noun
: an amusement park with facilities (such as pools and wetted slides) for aquatic recreation
Examples of water park in a Sentence
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On Wednesday, Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands held a groundbreaking ceremony to announce their plans for this summer — a new water park.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
In 2020, the Cardinals, the Tourism Authority and the city reached an agreement over parking rights to the Black Lot when a resort and water park, referred to as the Lagoon, were first proposed near 91st Avenue and Cardinals Way.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024
Since 1919, this fixture on leafy Margaret Island, a pedestrian-only Danube River hideaway straddling Buda and Pest, has held a series of boisterous, family-friendly pools that call to mind a water park bolstered by ample shady perches to unwind in between splash sessions.
—Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
With this new perk, all guests staying at a Disney hotel, and on the reservation, will be permitted to visit a water park of their choosing absolutely free.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
As co-owner of The Dollywood Company, Parton helps oversee the Dollywood Theme Park, the Splash Country water park, several diner ventures as well as a spa and hospitality venues in the Great Smoky Mountains.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2024
From the largest water park at sea and first swim-up bar on a ship to the 28 different stateroom categories and most elaborate stage productions this 63-time cruiser has seen, each maritime milestone was mind blowing on a recent preview cruise of some 5,000 media and travel advisors.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024
Universal Orlando already boasts two theme parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, plus a water park called Volcano Bay.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2024
To help provide more discount options for visitors, Walt Disney World recently announced free entry to the Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks for visitors who stay at on-site hotels.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1982, in the meaning defined above
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“Water park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20park. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
water park
noun
: an amusement park with pools and wetted slides for recreation
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