theme park
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of theme park
An Americanism dating back to 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Their presence marks a major shift in direction for the 14-acre theme park land.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Nispel raised his estimate for Disney’s domestic experiences revenue growth for the fiscal second quarter to 6.3%, and cut his estimate for Comcast’s first-quarter theme park revenue growth to 20.4%.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz could increase gas prices, potentially reducing theme park attendance for both companies.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Content investment, theme park management and streaming growth will be key.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Not many people travel there these days, but once this was one of the most popular attractions in London–in effect, as Richard Fortey has noted, the world’s first theme park.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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