theme park

American

noun

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

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

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The trip was to a Christian theme park in Kentucky involving children as young as 14.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“We have a theme park called Sagrada Família, and it is dedicated uniquely and exclusively to tourism,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The attraction would include a free‑to‑access entertainment and retail district alongside a year‑round theme park open up to late evening.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He’s planning to build a theme park emblazoned with his name—Nateland—in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn., with roller coasters, live shows, restaurants, the works.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

And if that theme park was Disney World, I’m sure they would be right.

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

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theme park

noun

noun

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Origin of theme park

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