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

Recent Examples on the Web The shoes are constructed from a flexible and high-quality suede material and feature a durable sawtooth rubber outsole with lots of good traction, which is non-negotiable when looking at the best theme park shoes for walking miles and miles. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2024 Today, Disneyland Resort has two parks with more than 65 total attractions; Disney World has four theme parks and two water parks with more than 150 attractions. Natasha Chen, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024 The Mattel Adventure Park, slated to open later in 2024, will be a substantial contribution to Arizona's limited theme park scene. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024 The spokesperson also noted that a typical trip to a Disney theme park can last 10 to 16 hours, and that guest experience ratings are trending higher. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for theme park 

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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 13 Sep. 2024.

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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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