Examples of “amuse” in a Sentence

verb To entertain someone or make them laugh or smile.

• The puppy's clumsy tricks amused everyone at the picnic.
• The clown amused the kids with balloon animals while their parents finished dinner.
• The clown amused the children with silly faces.
• His stories always amuse the whole office.

verb To occupy someone’s attention pleasantly, keeping them busy or distracted.

• I'll amuse the baby with some toys while you make the phone call.
• She amused herself with a crossword while waiting for the train.