theme park

noun

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.

theme park

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of theme park¹

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

Now, as of this week, he’s a theme park character at Universal Studios Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

You don't need a theme park ticket to enjoy many Universal resorts, and the planned UK location is expected to be the same.

From BBC

The doctor’s appointments, the dentist appointments, the haircuts and meal making, the playdates and sleepovers and trips to the playground/zoo/theme park/museum.

From Los Angeles Times

Pirating, as evidenced by centuries of stories and one of the greatest theme park rides, has long fascinated.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, they watched their main character deflate before their eyes, like a sad-clown balloon at the end of a long day at the theme park.

From Salon

Related Words

• amusement park