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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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Beyond the usual race weekend activities—always brought to the next level during the over-the-top Las Vegas Grand Prix—there was a lineup of Disney events that brought the fun of the theme parks to the track and beyond. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 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, 24 Nov. 2025 The listing of top holiday spots, which are based on AAA booking data for the Thanksgiving travel period, shows Florida as the most-popular domestic destination, thanks to its theme parks and cruise ports. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 As of January, that business unit will consist only of the broadcast network NBC, streaming service Peacock, Universal film studio and theme parks. Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 21 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 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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