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

Thirty-four states have some form of admissions or amusement tax generally running from 3% to 10%. —Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025

Viewers on Instagram were quick to share their amusement at Tini's morning routine, and their delight at her close relationship with her owner's partner. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

Indulge in a premium at-sea vacation that has the thoughtful service and feel of a small ship yet offers the amusement and dining experiences of larger vessels. —Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

New Albany's Harvest Homecoming Festival will not feature amusement rides in 2025, organizers announced in a social media post Aug. 21. —Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Aug. 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