theme park

noun

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

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Is all this the latest sign that the franchise is doomed never to find the right home in Universal’s theme parks? Robert Niles, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 Disney has more employees than many of its media rivals, mainly due to its theme park and experiences operations, which rely on seasonal and temporary workers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026 Earlier in July, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration authorized an emergency rescue for the roughly 30 whales trapped at Marineland, a shuttered Canadian theme park near Niagara Falls that closed in 2024. Pat Mueller, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Universal Celestial Goodnight has officially made its debut at Universal Epic Universe, the newest theme park at the iconic travel destination, which opened in May 2025. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 July 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 27 Jul. 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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