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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Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Interactive displays and videos provide a lot of amusement, and some of the collection unveils strange facts about the now-controversial above-ground testing.
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Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Mita's plans were initially unfeasible due to the site's unique zoning laws, which only allows amusements, retail shops and restaurants, according to Courier Post.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Interactive displays and videos provide a lot of amusement, and some of the collection unveils strange facts about the now-controversial above-ground testing.
—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Mita's plans were initially unfeasible due to the site's unique zoning laws, which only allows amusements, retail shops and restaurants, according to Courier Post.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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