theme park

noun

: an amusement park in which the structures and settings are based on a central theme

Examples of theme park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The launch could be helpful for travelers seeking a low-cost or direct flight to Orlando, which is home to popular theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024 Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks. Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024 After nearly six years of construction, months of teasing new lands based on the Harry Potter movies, Nintendo icons, legendary monsters, dragons, and more, Universal Epic Universe tickets are on sale ahead of the new theme park's opening date at the Universal Orlando Resort. EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024 While some have groused that Disney theme park prices have gotten too expensive, the same hasn’t been said of the cruise line, according to a survey conducted this summer by Raymond James. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for theme park 

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of theme park was in 1960

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“Theme park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theme%20park. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

theme park

noun
: an amusement park in which the structures and settings are based on a central theme
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