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Definition of amusement

amusement

/əˈmjuːz.mənt/
a · muse · ment
Adverb:amusingly
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Plural:amusements
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Adjective:amusing
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amusement Lexical Profile

amusement Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or experience of finding something funny, entertaining, or pleasantly diverting.

Example

"She watched the kittens chasing each other with great amusement."

2

An activity, game, or spectacle that provides entertainment or pleasant distraction.

Example

"The boardwalk offered a variety of coastal amusements, including arcade games and a historic carousel."

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• Rhymes for amusement

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French amusement, from amuser ('to divert, cause to waste time'), originally meaning 'to cause to stare stupidly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amusement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amusement
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