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

• 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

Things to do: Number of sports teams, number of amusement places and arcades per capita, number of Traveler's Choice attractions per capita. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025

Before there was Netflix, Instagram, and all of our other modern day amusements, what was a working person to do in their off hours? —Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025

The amusement company currently operates 42 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to its website. —Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 July 2025

Suddenly sitting atop the industry leader, John, Junior regarded Fred Smith with a combination of amusement, disdain or pity. —Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025

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