How to Use amusement in a Sentence

amusement

noun

• I'm reading this novel for amusement.
• Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.
• Thrift shops in the U.S. are like amusement parks for me.
  — New York Times, 18 Nov. 2021
• One crew member hoists guests on his shoulders and does flips off the rope swing, much to the amusement of the rest of the ship.
  — Jim Dobson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2021
• Older kids can partake in rock climbing, archery and other thrilling amusements on and off-site.
  — Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
• Prizes range from dinners and gift cards to tickets to amusement parks like Legoland and SeaWorld.
  — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2021
• Kendry smiles with bright amusement at Redfield, who begins to laugh almost maniacally.
  — Rebecca Carroll, Essence, 27 Oct. 2021
• Some pointed out that, unlike at amusement parks or on airlines, conditions on a ski hill deteriorate in a short time, making waiting more costly.
  — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2021
• One of the best parks is the Toronto Islands, a cluster of small islands filled with walking paths, gardens, garden, petting zoo and amusement parks.
  — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
• When the ranchers stop at Rose’s place for a meal, Phil taunts Peter, to the amusement of the tough guys, and to Rose’s evident dismay.
  — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2021
• In the film, shot partly in downtown Boston, McQueen plays a millionaire businessman who robs banks for his amusement.
  — Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Nov. 2021
• There’s a story behind the closure of each of the suburban amusement parks, and the family drama that resulted in Kiddieland’s end is among the more tragic.
  — Paul Eisenberg, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2021
• Gillian and his family have operated amusement rides and attractions on the Ocean City Boardwalk for 94 years.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
• This city mandate is in addition to the Los Angeles County mandate that impacts several amusement parks.
  — Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021
• In the British press, Poundbury has long been a source of amusement.
  — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2022
• The amusements are minimal, but that’s sort of the point.
  — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024
• He was besotted, and moved in with William and Emma, to the amusement of the British press.
  — Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2022
• In bigger places, pro sports teams are a form of amusement.
  — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2022
• De Niro had a laugh at the joke, too, throwing his head back with amusement.
  — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
• Which his younger brother finds a great source of amusement.
  — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2022
• The amusement was palpable among Democrats on Day 1 of the 118th Congress.
  — Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2023
• Schultz stared at my face for a moment and nodded, with a spark of amusement in her eyes.
  — Sarah Smarsh, Harper’s Magazine , 26 Oct. 2022
• Instead, the two are trying to make share their amusement.
  — Marianne Garvey, CNN, 14 Jan. 2022
• Roller coasters are classic rides at amusement parks around the world.
  — Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022
• The entire affair was a farce, a joke for Flynt’s amusement.
  — David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Jan. 2023
• Cheerfully plan to take the younger kids on day trips to amusement parks or ballgames.
  — Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2022
• Sky players on the court and the bench lifted their arms in amusement — even their errors kept falling.
  — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022
• This includes parks, streets, places of amusement and restaurants.
  — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
• In one fun set piece, the Warriors are tasked with herding sheep on a ranch as their coaches look on with amusement.
  — Jourdain Searles, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2024
• Smith shouted to the apparent amusement of co-host Jay Williams.
  — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2023

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024