amuse·ment

amuse·ment
/əˈmjuːzmənt/ noun, pl -ments
1 [noncount] : the feeling of being amused or entertained

I'm reading this novel for amusement.

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]

Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.

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] : something (such as an activity) that amuses or entertains someone
— usually plural

plays, movies, and other amusements [=entertainments]

He had no time for amusements and hobbies.

The park had many amusements, including two roller coasters.


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