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amusement
[uh-myooz-muhnt]
noun
anything that amuses or entertains; pastime.
The park offers authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides.
Synonyms:the act of amusing or entertaining; diversion.
He invented indoor golf games for his own amusement, and for the amusement of his children.
the state of being amused; enjoyment.
Mom couldn't hide her amusement when my little sister tried to make dinner.
Synonyms:
amusement
/ əˈːəԳ /
noun
something that amuses, such as a game or other pastime
a mechanical device used for entertainment, as at a fair
the act of amusing or the state or quality of being amused
Other Word Forms
- self-amusement noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of amusement1
Example Sentences
But online reaction to its launch has ranged from amusement to outrage.
It's a game where you build and manage your own version of the amusement park from the movies it's based on.
His mass of young interns assembled and rushed to hear him from below as he watched with amusement from his balcony above the action.
Mr Gaines added that at the time the UK was recognised as one of the leading experts in amusement park safety.
The cost-cutting follows last year’s $8-billion merger of Six Flags with Cedar Fair, making it the largest amusement park operator in North America.
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