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.

Origin of amusement

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

SYNONYMS FOR amusement

1 game.

3 delight.

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OTHER WORDS FROM amusement

self-a·muse·ment, noun

Words nearby amusement

A.Mus.D., amuse, amuse-bouche, amused, amuse-gueule, amusement, amusement arcade, amusement park, amusement tax, amusia, amusing

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Example sentences from the Web for amusement

Left largely unexamined has been the universe of private police at hospitals, universities, amusement parks and other venues.
The Startling Reach and Disparate Impact of Cleveland Clinic’s Private Police Force|by David Armstrong|September 28, 2020|ProPublica
I don’t own shares in the company, but I do own a bike, which my wife, to her continued amusement, had to persuade me strenuously to buy.
Peloton races to the future, but it’s still no tech company|Adam Lashinsky|September 11, 2020|Fortune
In the first season of the TV show Westworld, the human protagonist visits a dystopian amusement park populated by hyper-realistic androids.
Welcome to the Next Level of Bullshit - Issue 89: The Dark Side|Raphaël Millière|September 9, 2020|Nautilus
Their refusal to not comment has lowered the quality of your sex life for no other reason than their amusement.
What’s So Funny About Male Sex Workers?|Eugene Robinson|September 6, 2020|Ozy

Little things like taking them out to the movies, taking them to restaurants and amusement parks and other places.
Lack of diversity in his field has troubled this mathematician|Esther Landhuis|April 14, 2020|Science News For Students

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	amusement
释义	amusement [ uh-myooz-muhnt ] / əˈmyuz mənt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR amusement ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of amusement First recorded in 1595–1605; from Middle French; see origin at amuse, -ment SYNONYMS FOR amusement 1 game. 3 delight. SEE SYNONYMS FOR amusement ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM amusement self-a·muse·ment, noun Words nearby amusement A.Mus.D., amuse, amuse-bouche, amused, amuse-gueule, amusement, amusement arcade, amusement park, amusement tax, amusia, amusing Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for amusement Left largely unexamined has been the universe of private police at hospitals, universities, amusement parks and other venues. The Startling Reach and Disparate Impact of Cleveland Clinic’s Private Police Force\|by David Armstrong\|September 28, 2020\|ProPublica I don’t own shares in the company, but I do own a bike, which my wife, to her continued amusement, had to persuade me strenuously to buy. Peloton races to the future, but it’s still no tech company\|Adam Lashinsky\|September 11, 2020\|Fortune In the first season of the TV show Westworld, the human protagonist visits a dystopian amusement park populated by hyper-realistic androids. Welcome to the Next Level of Bullshit - Issue 89: The Dark Side\|Raphaël Millière\|September 9, 2020\|Nautilus Their refusal to not comment has lowered the quality of your sex life for no other reason than their amusement. What’s So Funny About Male Sex Workers?\|Eugene Robinson\|September 6, 2020\|Ozy Little things like taking them out to the movies, taking them to restaurants and amusement parks and other places. Lack of diversity in his field has troubled this mathematician\|Esther Landhuis\|April 14, 2020\|Science News For Students 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to amusement enjoyment, delight, diversion, pleasure, laughter, hilarity, hobby, recreation, merriment, ball, picnic, entertainment, play, action, cheer, gratification, fun, mirth, pleasing, hoopla
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amusement

noun

Origin of amusement

SYNONYMS FOR amusement

OTHER WORDS FROM amusement

Words nearby amusement

Example sentences from the Web for amusement

British Dictionary definitions for amusement

noun

Words related to amusement