theme park

noun

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

Examples of theme park in a Sentence

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On the face of it there doesn’t seem to be any secret about why theme park operators build new attractions. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Orlando’s inclusion tracks with the wave of families heading to the theme parks every summer, while New York attracts tourists visiting year-round, even as many locals swap the city for beach weekends and summer escapes. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 The popularity of Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s latest theme park, has been credited with boosting the region’s tourism numbers. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Disneyland fans have spoken and their overwhelming love for the Happiest Place on Earth has prompted California state officials to move forward with plans for a specialized license plate that pays tribute to the Anaheim theme park. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for theme park

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jun. 2026.

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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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