theme park

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of theme park¹

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

A “Zootopia”-themed land opened at Shanghai Disneyland in 2023, showing the franchise’s lasting appeal in the country and stoking interest for the sequel, which held its Chinese premiere at the theme park.

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Marineland, near the famed Niagara Falls, was once a profitable theme park.

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Struggling theme park operator Six Flags received more pressure this week, as Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce joined in an activist investor group’s effort to push for improved customer experience.

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But when it comes to Disneyland, its theme park that become a SoCal institution, fans and history buffs crave specifics.

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It was among Stein’s many theme park enhancements during his more than 30 years as a top MCA executive, which included Universal’s push into Florida to compete with Walt Disney Co.

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Related Words

• amusement park