amusement

noun

ə-ˈmyüz-mənt How to pronounce amusement (audio)
Definition of amusementnext
as in entertainment
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public with the opening of Disneyland in 1955, the film producer Walt Disney greatly expanded his amusement empire

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Recent Examples of amusement Brian Avery, a University of Florida professor and amusement ride safety expert, agrees that more federal regulations are needed. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner oversees amusement ride safety requirements, including permits and inspections. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 To Reynolds, Mai was an embodiment of the universal nobility of humanity – a far cry from Westminster Magazine’s depiction of the islander as no more than a cheap amusement. — Saar Shahar, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 This really feels like a Bahrain GP Ever since F1 announced its plan to hold the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, the naming quirk around the 3,700 miles between the two countries has been a source of online amusement. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amusement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
  1. entertainment
  2. recreation
Noun
  • The partnership aims to create quality animation and family entertainment that will be launched on direct-to-audience platforms.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Yes; multiple dining options, casual entertainment, plenty of room to spread out, and easy transportation make this one of the easiest choices in Denali for kids.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • According to its governing body, the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA), which was founded in 2000, Nordic walking is now practised in over 40 countries for health, fitness, recreation, social connection, and competitive sport.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Each ring has roughly 800 diamonds and a recreation of the world's most famous arena.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of recreation

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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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