theme park

noun

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

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Katina was also praised for her connection with the theme park’s guests. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025 Of course, the warm weather also makes winter perfect for exploring the theme parks and Orlando’s walkable downtown. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Regional theme parks like Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, and Kentucky Kingdom are having their moment in the sun. Megan Dubois, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theme park

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First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Dec. 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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