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

The comedically top-heavy sausages, which can easily topple forwards into the dirt, temporarily take center stage as the baseball players gaze on in amusement from their dugouts, sometimes wagering on the outcome. —Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025

Bailey didn’t correct her, much to the amusement of his friends. —Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025

At least the deck crew’s shenanigans are a source of constant amusement to the guests, but Nathan and Sandy are getting pissed. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025

Viewers have taken to the comments section to voice their amusement at the unexpected sight. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 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