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

Galaxy’s Edge was a theme park experiment, asking how deeply guests would want to engage in physical spaces.

From Los Angeles Times

Since its opening in 1955, the iconic theme park has transformed California’s entertainment landscape.

From Los Angeles Times

“He could see how, for instance, Yosemite is the equivalent of a theme park.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Violent confrontations at the theme park are rare, but enough incidents have taken place in recent years that in 2022, Disneyland added to its website a reminder to visitors to “treat others with respect.”

From Los Angeles Times

For the fans who are in North America, don’t worry: He wants to bring his theme park there too.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• amusement park