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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february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Although disappointed that the audio leaked, many players look back on it with amusement.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Universal Studios Japan just made the first move in making our Poké friends into an amusement-park staple.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (which is also 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.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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