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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Director Ridley Scott seems to be offering a bloodier version of that distant age, one that finds Paul Mescal entering the arena as a nobleman who has renounced his privilege and finds himself in a life-and-death struggle for the amusement of the Roman people.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Prescott Valley police on Tuesday released footage of a suspect connected to a March 10 string of graffiti incidents at multiple locations near East Pav Parkway and Center Court: the Harkins Theatres location; In the Game amusement center; and Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
In Games amusement center, at 4095 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, is offering a discount on its first-floor attractions on April 10.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Read More: Bumble Bees Like To Play Just For Fun
That said, little is known about the amusements of prehistoric people, since evidence is scarce.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Check this out 📸 Presidential punches: French leader Emmanuel Macron released photos of his boxing skills, and they were met with amusement and consternation.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
De Niro had a laugh at the joke, too, throwing his head back with amusement.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The 36-foot inflatable boat darted down the coast, passengers’ hair whipping in the wind as if on an amusement ride on the water.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
From world-class parks like Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World to regional parks like Gatorland, there’s no shortage of amusements in this Central Florida city.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Prescott Valley police on Tuesday released footage of a suspect connected to a March 10 string of graffiti incidents at multiple locations near East Pav Parkway and Center Court: the Harkins Theatres location; In the Game amusement center; and Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
In Games amusement center, at 4095 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, is offering a discount on its first-floor attractions on April 10.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Read More: Bumble Bees Like To Play Just For Fun
That said, little is known about the amusements of prehistoric people, since evidence is scarce.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Check this out 📸 Presidential punches: French leader Emmanuel Macron released photos of his boxing skills, and they were met with amusement and consternation.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
De Niro had a laugh at the joke, too, throwing his head back with amusement.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
The 36-foot inflatable boat darted down the coast, passengers’ hair whipping in the wind as if on an amusement ride on the water.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
From world-class parks like Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World to regional parks like Gatorland, there’s no shortage of amusements in this Central Florida city.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1603, in the meaning defined at sense 3
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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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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