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Word

themed

US/ˈθimd/

UK/θˈiːmd/

Definitions

01having a specific style

B2

adj. designed or decorated to match a specific topic or idea.

adj. having a specific motif or subject that dictates the design, decor, or activities of a place or event.

“The kids had a great time at the pirate-themed birthday party.”

“The resort features several themed restaurants, ranging from a 1950s American diner to a traditional Japanese tea house.”

Usage

Often used in hyphenated compounds like 'space-themed' or 'jungle-themed'.

Synonyms

02to give a theme to

C1

v. to give something a particular style or topic.

v. to design or organise something around a particular theme. Usually used in the passive voice or as a past participle.

“They themed the entire hotel after famous classic movies.”

“The developers themed the shopping mall to resemble a Mediterranean village, complete with artificial cobblestone streets and terracotta roofs.”

Formal

Usage

Primarily used as a transitive verb in marketing and design contexts.

Synonyms

Real-World Examples

“It's the start of university - you're already on your fourth themed night out of the week and have signed up for every quirky-sounding society your campus has to offer.”
BBC News · 22 Sept 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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