amusement
noun
amuse·ment
ə-ˈmyüz-mənt 
1
: a means of amusing or entertaining
what are her favorite amusements
2
: the condition of being amused
could not hide his amusement
3
: pleasurable diversion : entertainment
plays the piano for amusement
Examples of amusement in a Sentence
I'm reading this novel for amusement.
Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
My Aunt Chippy has always been a source of great amusement for me.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
This massive endeavor, which officially opens May 22, is a way for Universal to showcase and monetize its diverse library of franchises and bolster its amusements business.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
More than 311,000 people have liked the clip, many of them sharing their amusement at the dog's bold decision-making in the comments.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
My Aunt Chippy has always been a source of great amusement for me.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
This massive endeavor, which officially opens May 22, is a way for Universal to showcase and monetize its diverse library of franchises and bolster its amusements business.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
More than 311,000 people have liked the clip, many of them sharing their amusement at the dog's bold decision-making in the comments.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amusement
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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amusement
noun
amuse·ment
ə-ˈmyüz-mənt
1
: something that amuses
2
: the condition of being amused
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