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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David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Joan's immediate reaction was one of understandable amusement.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Rodeos are built on animal exploitation and involve forcing animals into confusing, unnatural and painful situations for human amusement.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Social media users voiced both concern and amusement for the Longest Yard actor.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 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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