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Movieland

Movieland

1 5.2
An amusement park with rides and shows based on movies
  • proper noun
: Movieland
  • My friends and I are planning a trip to Movieland this weekend to see the exciting attractions.

Examples

  • This was my second date with Cheryl, who sold popcorn at the new Movieland on Dixie Highway.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • The children had a fantastic day enjoying thrilling rides at Movieland, a park dedicated to their favorite movies.

  • Every summer, families flock to Movieland to experience shows based on popular film franchises.

Synonyms

amusement park
vsMovieland
65 1.4

A large outdoor place with rides, shows, and games for fun

is a specialized version that uses popular films as its theme
theme park
vsMovieland
57 1.6

A park with rides and shows based on one story or idea

is focused on films using popular movies as the central theme

Surface Forms

Movieland main

Morphology

Movieland = movie + land (transparent) = movie + land

The name is a straightforward coinage combining 'movie' + 'land' to denote a place or theme-park associated with films.

Etymology

Movieland comes from movie ('film') and land ('place'). It paints an easy picture: a 'place of movies', so it is a good name for a film-themed amusement park with rides and shows.