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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Things to do: Number of sports teams, number of amusement places and arcades per capita, number of Traveler's Choice attractions per capita.
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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
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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
See All Example Sentences for amusement
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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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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