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单词 amusement
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amusement

noun

amuse·​ment ə-ˈmyüz-mənt How to pronounce amusement (audio)
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

Synonyms

  • distraction
  • diversion
  • entertainment
  • recreation
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Example Sentences

I'm reading this novel for amusement. Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.
Recent Examples on the Web Houston's amusement parks run the gamut from indoor palaces with wall-to-wall fun to classic boardwalk experiences that offer a heavy dose of nostalgia. Rebecca Treon, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 At the time, Six Flags, Universal and other amusement parks were starting to capitalize on the growing popularity of Halloween by hosting elaborate holiday celebrations. Susan Glaser, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 People are no longer allowed to bring guns to schools, churches, subways, theaters, amusement parks and other places in the state. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 The arid conditions have benefited amusement parks, minor league baseball teams, construction contractors and other businesses that need warm, dry weather to attract paying customers and get jobs completed on time. Mark Pratt, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 The Taliban recently banned men and women from visiting amusement parks on the same day and in some parts of the country from dining out together. Lorenzo Tugnoli, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Stories that Black people and families shared via social and digital media of being snubbed at amusement parks should also be included in the series. Shaun Harper, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 So are jobs in amusement parks, gambling, entertainment and tourism, where consumers can opt to cut back on their spending. CNN, 29 July 2022 Some of those scenarios included amusement parks, sporting events, working at the office, gardening and manual labor, exercise classes, and traveling! John Thompson, Men's Health, 26 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

amusement

noun

amuse·​ment ə-ˈmyüz-mənt How to pronounce amusement (audio)
1
: something that amuses or entertains
games and other amusements
2
: the feeling of being amused or entertained
I read the book for amusement.

amusement

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • entertainment
  • recreation
  • enjoyment
  • diversion
  • production
  • mirth
  • distraction
  • joy
  • gratification
  • show
  • performance
  • delight
  • presentation
  • relaxation
  • spectacle
  • delectation
  • nightlife
  • exhibition
  • satisfaction
  • relief
  • presentment
  • escapism
  • show business
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