Amusement: meaning, definitions and examples

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amusement

 

[ əˈmjuːzmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

source of entertainment

The feeling of being entertained or finding something funny; the state of experiencing pleasure, enjoyment, or delight.

Synonyms

entertainment, fun, pleasure

Examples of usage

  • He provided hours of amusement with his jokes.
  • The amusement park was crowded with families enjoying the rides.
  • She found great amusement in watching comedy shows.
  • The children were filled with amusement as they watched the clown perform.
  • We all need a bit of amusement in our lives to relax and unwind.
Context #2 | Noun

activity that provides enjoyment

An activity or pastime that is enjoyable, entertaining, or fun.

Synonyms

entertainment, pastime, recreation

Examples of usage

  • Visiting the amusement park was the highlight of their vacation.
  • Board games are a popular form of amusement for families.
  • The circus offers a variety of amusements for people of all ages.
  • The amusement of playing video games can be a great way to unwind.
  • She found amusement in reading books and exploring new worlds.

Translations

Translations of the word "amusement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diversão

🇮🇳 मनोरंजन

🇩🇪 Vergnügen

🇮🇩 hiburan

🇺🇦 розвага

🇵🇱 rozrywka

🇯🇵 楽しみ

🇫🇷 divertissement

🇪🇸 diversión

🇹🇷 eğlence

🇰🇷 즐거움

🇸🇦 ترفيه

🇨🇿 zábava

🇸🇰 zábava

🇨🇳 娱乐

🇸🇮 zabava

🇮🇸 skemmtun

🇰🇿 көңіл көтеру

🇬🇪 გასართობი

🇦🇿 əyləncə

🇲🇽 diversión

Word origin

The word 'amusement' originated in the mid-17th century from the French word 'amusement', which means 'diversion' or 'entertainment'. It was derived from the verb 'amuser', meaning 'to entertain' or 'to amuse'. Over time, 'amusement' has come to represent the feeling of being entertained or finding something funny, as well as activities that provide enjoyment and pleasure. The concept of amusement has evolved to encompass various forms of entertainment, from amusement parks and circuses to movies and games.

See also: amuse, amusing, amusingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,932 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.