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

The press noted with amusement the plight of the court reporter who threw his hands in the air in frustration after trying to transcribe scatting. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026

The power is back on at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after an outage stopped some amusement rides in their tracks. — Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2026

Many travelers speed right by on their way to the flashy amusements of Kemah or Galveston’s sandy beaches. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson posted a selfie alongside his teammate Arvid Lindblad on an EasyJet flight out of Belgium last Sunday, sparking amusement among fans who had not expected two F1 drivers to put faith in the budget airline. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026