amusement

Definition

Entertainment.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French amusement, from amuser + -ment. Morphologically amuse + -ment.

Example Sentences

• "To my great amusement, the dog kept on chasing its tail and yelped when it bit it."
• "This is some form of amusement you're talking about."
• ""What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society.""