theme park

noun

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

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In 2021, Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan opened Super Nintendo World, an area of the theme park based around the world of Super Mario, featuring areas such as Bowser’s Castle. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026 Flags, signs, disruptive conduct and demonstrations are not allowed in the theme park. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026 Aulani, a Disney Vacation Club resort in Hawaii; and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, plus, subsequently, the addition of Pandora — the World of Avatar land there. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 The Arlington theme park is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with a yearlong celebration, including new entertainment, park-wide enhancements and a world-recording breaking coaster. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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