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

Galarza finished the match so worked up that, much to Mbappe’s amusement, the Paraguay midfielder tackled a corner flag. — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues. — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Interactive displays and videos provide a lot of amusement, and some of the collection unveils strange facts about the now-controversial above-ground testing. — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026