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 of amusement

• 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

Those who need an organ shouldn’t have their condition made into a subject of amusement and levity. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

The viral video prompted a mix of amusement, alarm and a few similar stories. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

Moments later, the camera panned to Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, who couldn’t contain his amusement. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Yet El-Sayed speaks about the controversy with something approaching amusement. — Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026

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