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amusement

[ uh-myooz-muhnt ]
/ əˈmyuz mənt /
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noun

anything that amuses; pastime; entertainment.
the act of amuse.
the state of being amused; enjoyment.

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RELATED WORDS

enjoyment, delight, diversion, pleasure, laughter, hilarity, hobby, recreation, merriment, ball, picnic, entertainment, play, action, cheer, gratification, fun, mirth, pleasing, hoopla

Nearby words

amusable, amuse, amuse-bouche, amuse-gueule, amused, amusement, amusement arcade, amusement park, amusement tax, amusia, amusing

Origin of amusement

From Middle French, dating back to 1595–1605; see origin at amuse, -ment

Related forms

self-a·muse·ment, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for amusement

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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