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amusement park

/əˌmjuzmənt pɑrk/
/əˈmjuzmənt pɑk/
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An amusement park is a special place filled with fun games, rides, food, and other goodies to keep visitors happy and entertained in a variety of exciting ways.

Unlike a regular park where you might go to walk your dog or enjoy nature, an amusement park is more like a permanent carnival that doesn’t travel or pack up and leave. Amusement parks feature a mix of thrilling rides, game stalls, and live shows, creating a magical experience for visitors.

Definitions of amusement park
  1. noun
    an entertainment venue with stalls, shows, rides, and games
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    examples:
    Disneyland
    an amusement park in Anaheim created in 1955 by Walt Disney
    Walt Disney World
    a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando
    types:
    theme park
    an amusement park that is organized around some theme, such as "the world of tomorrow"
    type of:
    common, commons, green, park
    a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
Pronunciation
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/əˌmjuzmənt pɑrk/
UK
/əˈmjuzmənt pɑk/
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