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amusement
noun amuse·ment \ə-ˈmyüz-mənt\
: the feeling of being amused or entertained
: something (such as an activity) that amuses or entertains someone
Full Definition of AMUSEMENT
1
: a means of amusing or entertaining <what are her favorite amusements>
2
: the condition of being amused <could not hide his amusement>
3
: pleasurable diversion : entertainment <plays the piano for amusement>
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First Known Use of AMUSEMENT
1586
Related to AMUSEMENT
- Synonyms
- entertainment, diversion, recreation
AMUSEMENT Defined for Kids
amusement
noun amuse·ment \ə-ˈmyüz-mənt\
Definition of AMUSEMENT for Kids
1
: something that amuses or entertains <games and other amusements>
2
: the feeling of being amused or entertained <I read the book for amusement.>
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