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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amusement

Colbert gifted Kimmel his Captain America shield, did a sketch-within-an-interview with his son impersonating a Kiwi police officer, and shaved for our amusement. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Piker reacted with surprise and amusement to his unexpected appearance during a livestream. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Evanston’s significantly lower amusement tax than is applied in Chicago. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett, a legendary figure in the game and not known to smile often, was among the staff drafted in to help dress Arrow for the occasion — much to Arrow’s own amusement. — Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026