theme park

noun

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

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a rather intense-looking new roller coaster that’s set to break six world records, according to the theme park group. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025 That figure includes earnings from her career as a singer and songwriter, numerous enterprises under her brand, her award-winning Dollywood theme park and other assets. Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025 The franchise has also become part of Universal’s theme parks, with character meet-and-greets with Gabby and retail areas where guests can buy headbands, plush and apparel. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025 Earlier this month, the legendary country star skipped out on a Dollywood event in celebration of the theme park's latest attraction, the new Night Flight Expedition ride. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 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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