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amusement

[ uh-myooz-muhnt ]

noun

  1. anything that amuses or entertains; pastime:

    The park offers authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides.

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  2. the act of amusing or entertaining; diversion:

    He invented indoor golf games for his own amusement, and for the amusement of his children.

  3. the state of being amused; enjoyment:

    Mom couldn't hide her amusement when my little sister tried to make dinner.

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amusement

/ əˈːəԳ /

noun

  1. something that amuses, such as a game or other pastime
  2. a mechanical device used for entertainment, as at a fair
  3. 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
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Other Word Forms

  • -·ܲ·Գ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of amusement1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Middle French; amuse, -ment
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Before the game, residents watched in amusement as two coachloads of Spanish supporters arrived in the town centre before marching around singing Spanish songs before kick-off.

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Typically, amusement park attendance in the U.S. is tied to the health of the American economy.

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A purely entertainment-driven environment, by contrast, may erode democracy: When citizens are incessantly preoccupied with amusement and spectacle, they have fewer opportunities to analyze and discuss the societal challenges that confront them.

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"It's a very, very busy place with amusements, Water World, go-kart track, all the apartments and things on both sides of the road there," he said.

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The videos often focus on others’ reactions, which range from amusement and adoration to confusion and hostility.

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