theme park

American  

noun

theme parks plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• theme parks
  plural

Etymology

Origin of theme park

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

The policy is similar to that of Disneyland, where visitors must pass through security to access Main Street, U.S.A., before the entrance to the theme park and California Adventure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

He’s long advocated for lap belts or safety harnesses on theme park rides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

He said the best option for his family was having a theme park pass, which they use to go to Legoland, Chessington World of Adventure and Sea Life centres.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

During the summers, she worked in admissions at Sesame Place, the Pennsylvania theme park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

“You live in California. At least you can go to a theme park whenever you want,” I say.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Related Words

• amusement park