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

Synonyms

• distraction
• diversion
• entertainment
• recreation

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

In part, this can be shored home to the central presence of the great Tony Servillo, whose resting expression of ironic amusement gives everything around him a touch of levity. —Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024

People started asking for shirts and hats, with the bus now becoming a source of amusement and interest rather than anger. —Makena Kelly, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2024

Tarek appeared to be sitting on a room floor watching his youngest child in amusement. —Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024

The good and the bad of keeping tabs on this avian Casanova likely cancel out, but the amusement is reason enough to stay tuned. —Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 31 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing amusement

• amusement arcade
• amusement park
• to one's amusement

Kids Definition

amusement

noun

amuse·​ment ə-ˈmyüz-mənt 

1

: something that amuses

2

: the condition of being amused