theme park

noun

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

Examples of theme park in a Sentence

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Transportation to the local theme parks is included in the resort fee, but shuttles run infrequently. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 At its peak in 1986, reported the Charlotte Observer, the 2,300-acre campus was the third most popular theme park in America, drawing nearly 6 million visitors. — Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 Its theme parks strategy, Disney said, has evolved over time. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Goldman is bullish on everything from theme parks to sports, and businesses in between, ahead of Disney’s earnings later this quarter. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 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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