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

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theme park

Exotic and endangered birds from across the world have found a new home in County Durham as part of a history-inspired theme park.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

In 1986, he co-founded Iwerks Entertainment, which soon became a major player in the film and theme park industries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

But this promotion comes less than a week after the theme park announced a limited-time $59 evening ticket offer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

The costume was originally owned by the late Mickey Wills, Blobbyland's former head of entertainment, who also performed high-energy shows daily at the theme park.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

If you have ever visited a theme park full of roller coasters, water slides, and thrilling games of chance, you were undoubtedly tickled half to death by it all.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• amusement park