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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New to the theme park since last Halloween is its Galacticoaster, an indoor family thrill ride with a spacecraft theme. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026 And over at Disneyland, there will be a special flag retreat in both theme parks, plus the return of the Celebrate America! Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Neverland Ranch was purchased by Jackson in 1988 and doubled as his home and private theme park. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 The apparatus can be viewed from most angles of the White House, making the grounds look much like a theme park. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 3 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 7 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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