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amusement

[uh-myooz-muhnt]

noun

  1. anything that amuses or entertains; pastime.

    The park offers authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides.

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  2. the act of amusing or entertaining; diversion.

    He invented indoor golf games for his own amusement, and for the amusement of his children.

  3. the state of being amused; enjoyment.

    Mom couldn't hide her amusement when my little sister tried to make dinner.

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amusement

/ əˈːəԳ /

noun

  1. something that amuses, such as a game or other pastime

  2. a mechanical device used for entertainment, as at a fair

  3. the act of amusing or the state or quality of being amused

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • self-amusement noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amusement1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Middle French; amuse, -ment
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Example Sentences

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But online reaction to its launch has ranged from amusement to outrage.

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It's a game where you build and manage your own version of the amusement park from the movies it's based on.

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His mass of young interns assembled and rushed to hear him from below as he watched with amusement from his balcony above the action.

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Mr Gaines added that at the time the UK was recognised as one of the leading experts in amusement park safety.

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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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