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 The Jersey Shore is beloved for its diverse beach towns, many of which feature lively boardwalks lined with classic amusement rides, restaurants, bars, and shops that come alive each summer. — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues. — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Mita's plans were initially unfeasible due to the site's unique zoning laws, which only allows amusements, retail shops and restaurants, according to Courier Post. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for amusement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusement
  1. entertainment
  2. recreation
Noun
  • New York Police shut down the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden and closed part of 7th Avenue bottlenecking traffic near the iconic sports and entertainment arena.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • Residents raised concerns about heavy truck traffic, and negative impacts on property values, outdoor recreation spaces, trees and wildlife.
    — Mars King, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
  • But district officials plan to keep their promise to the state and residents to develop the property for recreation.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of recreation

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“Amusement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusement. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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