Synonyms of amusement

amusement

noun

ə-ˈmyüz-mənt 

as in entertainment

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public

with the opening of Disneyland in 1955, the film producer Walt Disney greatly expanded his amusement empire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainment
• recreation
• enjoyment
• diversion
• production
• distraction
• show
• mirth
• performance
• joy
• gratification
• presentation
• delight
• relaxation
• exhibition
• spectacle
• satisfaction
• relief
• nightlife
• delectation
• presentment
• show business
• escapism

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of amusement

A great deal of amusement is on the carpet for those who pass the Christmas in a particular way; and the usual opportunity is given those who pass it as a holy, instead of a holiday. —Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024

The clip sparked amusement and surprise among viewers, many of whom are familiar with the beloved Christmas tradition of the United Kingdom. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

Turning accident into amusement Photographs became collectible amusements partly thanks to the midcentury invention of the stereoscope – a device that created three-dimensional optical illusions. —Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024

Their hope was to make guests feel an unadulterated sense of amusement while immersed in a warm and welcoming space. —Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024