Synonyms of amusement

amusement

noun

ə-ˈmyüz-mənt 

as in entertainment

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public

with the opening of Disneyland in 1955, the film producer Walt Disney greatly expanded his amusement empire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainment
• recreation
• enjoyment
• diversion
• production
• distraction
• show
• mirth
• performance
• joy
• gratification
• presentation
• delight
• relaxation
• exhibition
• spectacle
• satisfaction
• relief
• nightlife
• delectation
• presentment
• show business
• escapism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amusement

The Jersey Shore is beloved for its diverse beach towns, many of which feature lively boardwalks lined with classic amusement rides, restaurants, bars, and shops that come alive each summer. — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

But the amusement didn’t last long. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026

Yet my dominant reaction at this moment is one of amusement. — Joel Marks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026