theme park

noun

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

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Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, popular Southern California theme parks which are in areas adjacent to the evacuation sites, are open early Saturday but officials are monitoring the situation. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026 The original version of Expedition Odyssey debuted in May 2025 in the building that once housed the theme park’s Wild Arctic simulator attraction. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026 The series follows the theme park’s construction during those six months leading up to its opening day on May 22, 2025. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 May 2026 Disney is already doing tie-ins at its theme park locations, including specialized merchandise and a revamp of its Smugglers Run ride featuring Grogu. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 22 May 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 25 May. 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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