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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of theme park

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Domestic theme park attendance fell 1% last quarter, though global attendance including international theme parks and cruise ships rose 2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

We’ll have more on the changes to Galaxy’s Edge and what they mean for the future of Disneyland in our theme park newsletter, Mr. Todd’s Wild Ride.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Many who spoke to The Times said deciding between the more than a dozen lines to enter the theme park came down to a simple calculation: which queue had the fewest people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

I’m sure a lot of people think it would be cool to live inside a theme park.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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