theme park

noun

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

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Disney’s economic impact report arrives on the heels of its announcement of a new theme park development in Abu Dhabi and the opening of rival Universal’s Epic Universe in Florida. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 5 June 2025 Has anyone told Syd Vinyl? Universal has not revealed what will replace Rip Ride Rockit, which is wedged between soundstages and the theme park’s Music Plaza. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025 Unlike bustling theme park rides, the gentle, slow rotation of the Flyer is incredibly smooth, eliminating any potential motion sickness or fear of heights for little adventurers. Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 The Saw franchise not only grossed over $1 billion at the global box office from 10 movies, but spawned comic books, video games, theme park attractions, toys, masks and clothing. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 4 June 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 9 Jun. 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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