theme park

noun

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

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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 Apr. 2026 As Saturday’s opening of Six Flags Great America’s 50th season approached, Walther recalled the night more than 30 years ago that made him and his friends local legends, as well as permanent exiles from the popular theme park. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 These included suitcases full of videogames and electronics, private shopping trips to toy stores, exclusive visits to theme parks, introductions to other celebrities, and interstate and international travel. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 If your crew is due for an adventure beyond the usual theme parks and splash pads, consider loading up the car and heading for the heartland. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theme park

Word History

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 Apr. 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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