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.

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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

In the early ’90s while working for Walt Disney Imagineering, the company’s secretive arm devoted to theme park experiences, Sotto took it upon himself to hold a chef-led symposium for Imagineers.

From Los Angeles Times

Universal's UK theme park was given the green light this week, a decision which created buzz for families up and down the country who might one day want to go.

From BBC

Disney made a similar agreement earlier this year to build a new theme park in Abu Dhabi.

From The Wall Street Journal

But don’t compare it to a theme park.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this year, the company announced it would be building a new theme park in Abu Dhabi in partnership with local firm Miral, which would provide the capital, construction resources and operational oversight.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amusement park