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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The Pennsylvania theme park officially closed the ride after 32 years, with fans gathering for one last ride before its permanent retirement. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 Last year the panel covered the development of Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 The death of country music, movie, theme park and, frankly, all-around icon Dolly Parton hit a lot of people hard. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Carowinds theme park and the NASCAR Hall of Fame are both around 25 minutes away by car. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 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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