amusement
noun
amuse·ment
ə-ˈmyüz-mənt 
1
: a means of amusing or entertaining
what are her favorite amusements
2
: the condition of being amused
could not hide his amusement
3
: pleasurable diversion : entertainment
plays the piano for amusement
Examples of amusement in a Sentence
I'm reading this novel for amusement.
Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.
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Ayaka McGill, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The amusement part was divided into the Alpine Center, Water World and Motor World.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 May 2025
One parent judge loves these stacking cups for their endless amusement.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
Cruise also got a lot of props for once again putting his life on the line for our amusement.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for amusement
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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amusement
noun
amuse·ment
ə-ˈmyüz-mənt
1
: something that amuses
2
: the condition of being amused
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