What does "themed" mean?

1. (having a specific style) designed or decorated to match a specific topic or idea. 2. (to give a theme to) to give something a particular style or topic.

How do you use "themed"?

Often used in hyphenated compounds like 'space-themed' or 'jungle-themed'. Primarily used as a transitive verb in marketing and design contexts.

themed

adj. · v.

US //ˈθimd// UK //θˈiːmd// themed

1 having a specific style (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

designed or decorated to match a specific topic or idea.

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

Example

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

Example

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'.
- styled
- patterned
2 to give a theme to (v.)
C1 Advanced Formal

to give something a particular style or topic.

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

Example

They themed the entire hotel after famous classic movies.

Example

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

Usage

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

Last updated June 20, 2026