Definition of 'amusement'
Word forms: plural amusements
1. uncountable noun
Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing.
2. uncountable noun
3. countable noun
Amusements are ways of passing the time pleasantly.
4. plural noun
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amusement in American English
(əˈmjuːzmənt)
noun
SYNONYMS 1. diversion, game. 3. recreation, delight.1.
anything that amuses; pastime; entertainment
2.
the act of amusing
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amusement in British English
noun
2.
3.
the act of amusing or the state or quality of being amused
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British English: amusement
NOUN /əˈmjuːzmənt/
Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing.
He stopped and watched with amusement to see the child so absorbed.
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