theme park

noun

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

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San Antonio is also home to Morgan's Wonderland, an ultra-accessible theme park made for guests of all ages and abilities. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025 Yes, its advertising took a hit in 2008, as did its theme parks business, the result of consumers reexamining vacation plans. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025 Singapore Changi, renowned for its indoor waterfall, dinosaur theme park, butterfly garden and copious other delights, won for the 13th time. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025 Universal will open a new theme park in Bedford, England, by 2031. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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