theme park

noun

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

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Largely due to the company’s theme parks and resorts businesses, 16% of workers are part-time and another 8% are seasonal employees. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 Walt Disney World is massive and is comprised of four theme parks, two water parks, one shopping and dining district, and an endless array of experiences. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026 Besides being a legendary singer and songwriter of chart-toppers, Parton as a shrewd entrepreneur turned her namesake Tennessee theme park Dollywood into one of the world’s top amusement destinations. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 The Toronto Star reported that a conditional sale of Marineland went through last week, and the property is now being considered for a theme park. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 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 3 Oct. 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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