noun

amusement

uh-MYOOZ-muhnt

noun

A feeling of being entertained or finding something funny.

"He watched the chaos unfold with quiet amusement."

Something done for fun or entertainment, such as a ride or game.

"The pier was lined with amusements for tourists."

"Reading was her main amusement on long flights."

How to Use Amusement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the feeling of enjoying something funny, or an activity built purely for fun.

Common pairings

amusement park a source of amusement to my amusement

amusements plural

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recreation

recreation

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recreation