admission fee
the fee charged for admission
amusement park
a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
Buffalo Bill
United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)
bumper car
a small low-powered electrically powered vehicle driven on a special platform where there are many others to be dodged
calliope
a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
caramel apple
an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar)
carnival
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
carousel
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
concessionaire
someone who holds or operates a concession
cotton candy
a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature
daredevil
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
fairground
an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
Ferris wheel
a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park
fire-eater
a performer who pretends to swallow fire
firework
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
french fries
strips of potato fried in deep fat
funfair
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
game of chance
a game that involves gambling
hamburger
a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
hot dog
a frankfurter served hot on a bun
ice cream
frozen dessert containing cream and sugar and flavoring
lemonade
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
Midway
naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands
pizza
Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
roller coaster
elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines)
showman
a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
sideshow
a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus)
water gun
plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water