theme park

noun

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

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As horror films become more complex, so do their theme park events. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 This past week, Los Angeles theme parks had more humidity than their Orlando counterparts, something CBSLA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says he’s never encountered during his career. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 David helped with a connection with Garner Holt Productions, which designs animated figures, show systems and special effects for major theme parks worldwide. — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Fans can visit a replica of the cabin at the singer’s Dollywood theme park. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theme park

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First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of theme park was in 1960

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theme park

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