amusement
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
amusements
plural
amusements
Britannica Dictionary definition of AMUSEMENT
1
[noncount]
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the feeling of being amused or entertained
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I'm reading this novel for amusement.
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People found great amusement in his strange behavior. = His strange behavior was a source of great amusement. [=people were very amused by his strange behavior]
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Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.
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Much to my amusement, his confident prediction of victory turned out to be completely wrong. [=I was amused when his prediction turned out to be completely wrong]
2
[count]
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something (such as an activity) that amuses or entertains someone
— usually plural
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plays, movies, and other amusements [=entertainments]
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He had no time for amusements and hobbies.
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The park had many amusements, including two roller coasters.
