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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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
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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
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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusement. Accessed 3 May. 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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