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amusement
[ uh-myooz-muhnt ]
noun
The park offers authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides.
Synonyms:
- 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.
Synonyms:
amusement
/ əˈːəԳ /
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
Other Word Forms
- -·ܲ·Գ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of amusement1
Example Sentences
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.
Typically, amusement park attendance in the U.S. is tied to the health of the American economy.
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.
"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.
The videos often focus on others’ reactions, which range from amusement and adoration to confusion and hostility.
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