theme park

noun

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

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This iconic live-action movie features NBA superstar Michael Jordan, who is recruited by Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, the Tune Squad, for a high-stakes game against an evil theme park owner and his minions, the Monstars, in outer space. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 These tentpoles yield lucrative consumer product lines, theme park rides and Disney+ rewatches. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 July 2026 Three major tourism projects, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ $3 billion stadium, a Buc-ee’s travel center and the Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park dubbed Destination KCK are all in the pipeline for the county’s west end. Sofi Zeman july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 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, 13 July 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 Jul. 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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