amusement

4 definitions • 7 examples

the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh:

She looked at him with amusement.

I looked on in amusement as they started to argue.

Carl came last in the race, (much) to my amusement.

I play the piano just for my own amusement (= to entertain myself, not other people).

an activity that you can take part in for entertainment:

There was a range of fairground amusements, including rides, stalls, and competitions.

something that entertains you, or the state of being amused by something that entertains you:

[ U ] For the children’s amusement, Elizabeth helped them put on a play.

something that amuses you by making you smile or laugh, or the state of being amused by something that makes you smile or laugh:

[ U ] We watched the clown with great amusement.