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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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Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s also a theme park for paying visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are Hello Kitty cafes around the world and a theme park in Japan.

From BBC

The theme park owner addressed those people "impacted" by their previous announcement, saying: "We are sorry."

From BBC

She said Eren, who is autistic, is a "major" theme park enthusiast.

From BBC

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