water park

noun

: an amusement park with facilities (such as pools and wetted slides) for aquatic recreation

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The park is spread out across 165 acres and includes a 35-acre water park, as well as two lodge-style resort hotels. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The amusement park operator remains a major employer and economic contributor in the area through its investments in Carowinds and the Carolina Harbor water park, the company said. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 The move back to Arlington brings leadership in closer proximity to the company’s five amusement parks in Texas — Arlington’s park, Six Flags Fiesta, two Hurricane Harbors and two Schlitterbahn water parks. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Parton’s business endeavors also include Splash Country water park, the DreamMore Resort and Spa and eight restaurants near Dollywood, which, in total, are estimated to be worth at least $35 million. — Jessica Vacco-Bolaños, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water park

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water park was in 1982

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water park

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: an amusement park with pools and wetted slides for recreation
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