amusement

amusement is on the Basic English 850 List.

amount - amusement - and

Word parts

amuse + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈmjuzmənt/
• SAMPA: /@"mjuzm@nt/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular amusement

Plural amusements

1. (uncountable) Amusement is the feeling you have when something is fun or funny or makes you laugh.
2. (countable) An amusement is something that gets your attention and that you like; something like playing; something that is good but not useful.

   Movies, video games and toys are amusements.

   An amusement park has games, special food, and rides like a roller coaster and a merry-go-round.

   Movie theaters, arcade and restaurants are good places for amusement.

Related words

• amuse