amusement
[ uh-myooz-muhnt ]
/ əˈmyuz mənt /
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noun
anything that amuses or entertains; pastime: The park offers authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides.
the act of amusing or entertaining; diversion: He invented indoor golf games for his own amusement, and for the amusement of his children.
the state of being amused; enjoyment: Mom couldn't hide her amusement when my little sister tried to make dinner.
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OTHER WORDS FROM amusement
self-a·muse·ment, nounWords nearby amusement
A.Mus.D., amuse, amuse-bouche, amused, amuse-gueule, amusement, amusement arcade, amusement park, amusement tax, amusia, amusing
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amusement
/ (əˈmjuːzmənt) /
noun
something that amuses, such as a game or other pastime
a mechanical device used for entertainment, as at a fair
the act of amusing or the state or quality of being amused
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