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Water park

/ˈwɔː.tər pɑːrk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    An amusement park that features water-based play areas such as swimming pools, water slides, splash pads, lazy rivers, and wave pools.

    "The family spent a hot summer day cooling off at the local water park."
  2. 2

    An indoor or outdoor recreational complex designed for water sports and aquatic entertainment.

    "The resort recently opened a massive indoor water park complete with a retractable roof."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Compound of the Old English words 'wæter' (from Proto-Germanic *watar) and 'park' (derived via Old French from Medieval Latin 'parricus'). The term emerged in the late 20th century to describe commercial recreation facilities featuring water slides, wave pools, and swimming areas.

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