theme park

noun

: an amusement park in which the structures and settings are based on a central theme

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With four theme parks and two water parks, Disney World is a behemoth, even to an advanced Disney goer. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025 In addition to offering candy that ships directly to consumers, Candy Warehouse also serves businesses such as hotels and resorts, hospitals and healthcare facilities, zoos and theme parks, as well as candy shops and retailers, among others, according to its website. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 The company opened its new Epic Universe theme park in May and Universal Horror Unleashed opened in Las Vegas in August. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025 The company found bright spots in its film and theme park operations. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theme park

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of theme park was in 1960

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“Theme park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theme%20park. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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theme park

noun
: an amusement park in which the structures and settings are based on a central theme
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