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amusement

noun amuse·ment \ə-ˈmyüz-mənt\

: the feeling of being amused or entertained

: something (such as an activity) that amuses or entertains someone

Full Definition of AMUSEMENT

: a means of amusing or entertaining <what are her favorite amusements>

: the condition of being amused <could not hide his amusement>

: pleasurable diversion : entertainment <plays the piano for amusement>

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AMUSEMENT Defined for Kids

noun amuse·ment \ə-ˈmyüz-mənt\

: something that amuses or entertains <games and other amusements>

: the feeling of being amused or entertained <I read the book for amusement.>

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