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 With its myriad references to warbling princesses, cloying theme park animatronics, and lovable talking animals, Shrek was viewed by critics as a giant green middle finger to Katzenberg’s former employer. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024 After DeSantis took over the theme park’s governing board, the company and the district began fighting in state court over how Disney World will be developed in the future. Mike Schneider, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024 The complaint says that on April 7, 2022, the plaintiffs were riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a theme park attraction that takes guests through notable locations in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, including the Great Hall, the grounds of Hogwarts, and the Quidditch pitch. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024 Accessibility Disney’s theme parks and resorts are accessible to guests with various abilities, and Aulani is no exception. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024 On Wednesday, April 3, TMZ shared a video of the chaotic scene when guests at the Hershey, Pennsylvania, theme park became the animal’s targets while waiting to board the SooperDooperLooper. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024 That is the formula that has helped Disney and Universal to dominate the theme park business in the United States. Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024 The spat between the theme park and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis began in March 2022, after Disney’s then-CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against a bill restricting certain LGBTQ topics in the classroom. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024 That agreement would have taken power away from the new board and reserved for Disney all decisions concerning development at the theme parks. Greg Allen, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024

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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 20 Apr. 2024.

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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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