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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Boogie features four entertainment stages, continuous live musical entertainment, food vendors, beer and wine, artisan booths and a Kid Zone amusement area.
—
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 5 May 2024
The 30-foot-tall vortex is an addition to the state's amusement landscape, promising adventure for thrill-seekers.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 5 May 2024
The 30-foot-tall vortex is an addition to the state's amusement landscape, promising adventure for thrill-seekers.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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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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