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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The next video had James behind the camera and Bryce attempting from the same range — and not having much luck, much to the amusement of his father and brother.
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Plus, this charming Florida destination is less than an hour’s drive to the bevy of amusement, water, and theme parks in Orlando —Travel + Leisure called it one of the best beaches in the vicinity of Orlando.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
Director Ridley Scott seems to be offering a bloodier version of that distant age, one that finds Paul Mescal entering the arena as a nobleman who has renounced his privilege and finds himself in a life-and-death struggle for the amusement of the Roman people.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Prescott Valley police on Tuesday released footage of a suspect connected to a March 10 string of graffiti incidents at multiple locations near East Pav Parkway and Center Court: the Harkins Theatres location; In the Game amusement center; and Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
In Games amusement center, at 4095 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, is offering a discount on its first-floor attractions on April 10.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Read More: Bumble Bees Like To Play Just For Fun
That said, little is known about the amusements of prehistoric people, since evidence is scarce.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Check this out 📸 Presidential punches: French leader Emmanuel Macron released photos of his boxing skills, and they were met with amusement and consternation.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
De Niro had a laugh at the joke, too, throwing his head back with amusement.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Plus, this charming Florida destination is less than an hour’s drive to the bevy of amusement, water, and theme parks in Orlando —Travel + Leisure called it one of the best beaches in the vicinity of Orlando.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
Director Ridley Scott seems to be offering a bloodier version of that distant age, one that finds Paul Mescal entering the arena as a nobleman who has renounced his privilege and finds himself in a life-and-death struggle for the amusement of the Roman people.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
Prescott Valley police on Tuesday released footage of a suspect connected to a March 10 string of graffiti incidents at multiple locations near East Pav Parkway and Center Court: the Harkins Theatres location; In the Game amusement center; and Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
In Games amusement center, at 4095 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, is offering a discount on its first-floor attractions on April 10.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
Read More: Bumble Bees Like To Play Just For Fun
That said, little is known about the amusements of prehistoric people, since evidence is scarce.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024
Check this out 📸 Presidential punches: French leader Emmanuel Macron released photos of his boxing skills, and they were met with amusement and consternation.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
De Niro had a laugh at the joke, too, throwing his head back with amusement.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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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