theme park

noun

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

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Just like with theme park tickets, kids age 10 and over are priced as adults. Eve Chen, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025 Its popularity has inspired an expanding universe that now includes theme park attractions, live fan events, and immersive experiences. Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025 Admission is included with regular Epcot admission (theme park reservations may be required). Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025 How will Six Flags be able to compete with Disney and Universal continuing their multibillion-dollar theme park spending sprees? Robert Niles, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025 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 20 Aug. 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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