amusement

[ uh-myooz-muhnt ]
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noun
  1. anything that amuses or entertains; pastime: The park offers authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides.

  2. the act of amusing or entertaining; diversion: He invented indoor golf games for his own amusement, and for the amusement of his children.

  1. the state of being amused; enjoyment: Mom couldn't hide her amusement when my little sister tried to make dinner.

Origin of amusement

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Middle French; see origin at amuse, -ment

Other words for amusement

Other words from amusement

  • self-a·muse·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for amusement

amusement

/ (əˈmjuːzmənt) /


noun
  1. something that amuses, such as a game or other pastime

  2. a mechanical device used for entertainment, as at a fair

  1. the act of amusing or the state or quality of being amused

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