theme park

noun

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

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Annual passes cost $99.99 per person and cover both the theme park and Peppa Pig World of Play Dallas. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 With Orlando about 90 minutes northwest, most people headed to this part of the Sunshine State are making a beeline to the theme parks, which means missing out on Melbourne’s beautiful, uncrowded beaches; charming, historic downtown; and low-key, Old Florida vibe. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 Las Vegas comes in 23rd, while Orlando (number 33) remains a top global destination thanks to its theme parks and family-friendly appeal. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 The Orange County Regional History Center has upcoming programming that revolves around famed folk who lived here and a former theme park. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theme park

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 9 Mar. 2025.

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theme park

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