theme park

noun

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

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The theme park is known for its roller coasters, family rides, live entertainment and water attractions — making summer one of its most important operating periods. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of supportive sandals, including ones that support your feet all day at theme parks and music festivals, plus flip-flops that are actually comfortable. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026 Still, on recent European trips, I have been rewarded with the many joys of experiencing local culture by adding a day at a theme park. Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 For Star Wars fans, that shift could make Disney-style droids far more common outside the walls of a theme park. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 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 May. 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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