theme park

noun

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

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The Disney of the late '70s was a very different place from the modern-day multinational that can boast Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, a streaming service, and numerous theme parks among its many assets. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026 Two of North Texas’ biggest theme parks are looking to hire more than 1,400 seasonal employees. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026 Also note corporate balance sheets that boast theme park and cruise fleet revenue growing in recent years. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theme park

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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 15 Feb. 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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