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theme park

American  

noun

  1. an amusement park in which landscaping, buildings, and attractions are based on one or more specific themes, as jungle wildlife, fairy tales, or the Old West.

theme park British  

noun

  1. an area planned as a leisure attraction, in which all the displays, buildings, activities, etc, are based on or relate to one particular subject

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Etymology

Origin of theme park

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz could increase gas prices, potentially reducing theme park attendance for both companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

His friend, theme park journalist Carlye Wisel, noticed these details too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A recent trip to a theme park in Copenhagen cost less than a trip to somewhere similar in the UK, she told the programme.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Disney faces near-term headwinds, including a 14% stock drop this year, theme park attendance concerns, and increased competition.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

My mother says that if people want to live in a place where every tree and shrub is put in place by a landscape architect, why don't they go live in a theme park?

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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