American English
/əˈmjuz.mn̩t̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Fun or entertainment from an activity, game, show, or other experience.
Practice out loudFun or entertainment from an activity, game, show, or other experience.
The game provided amusement for the children.
She finds amusement in watching old comedies.
provide amusement · a source of amusement · great amusement
provide amusement for + person
find amusement in + noun
A feeling of pleasure because something is funny, silly, or surprising.
He watched the children with amusement.
Her story caused great amusement.
Use amused for the person who feels this pleasure and amusing for the thing that causes it.
a look of amusement · a smile of amusement · hide one's amusement
show amusement at + something
watch + something with amusement
A large place with rides, games, and other entertainment.
We spent the day at the amusement park.
For fun, not for a serious purpose.
He collects old coins for amusement.
In a way that makes someone laugh or feel pleased.
To my amusement, the dog stole the chef's hat.