amusement

noun

amuse·ment ə-ˈmyüz-mənt

Synonyms of amusement next

: a means of amusing or entertaining

what are her favorite amusements

: the condition of being amused

could not hide his amusement

: 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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But there are more days filled with laughter, normal routines of work and school, milestones, amusement, and optimistic expectation. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 Wackiness treads a fine line between amusement and cringe. —

Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Women do not wear tight pants for his pleasure, amusement or commentary. —

Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025 The indoor and outdoor amusement district, which spans 20 acres, is an out-of-this-galaxy experience filled with events, attractions, interactive art installations, design, retail, technology, bars and restaurants. —

Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for amusement