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Word: Amusement
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘musing, diversion of the attention’): from French, from the verb amuser (see amuse)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈmjuːzm(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state or experience of finding something funny
Short Definition:state of being amused
Examples:- we looked with amusement at our horoscopes
Definition:
the provision or enjoyment of entertainment
Short Definition:entertainment
Examples:- an evening's amusement
Definition:
a roundabout, game machine, etc. for providing entertainment at a fairground or resort
Short Definition:roundabout or similar device
Examples:- on the promenade the amusements were still open
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