amusement

noun

(uncountable) Entertainment.

(countable) An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.

Roots

musermuse- · Old French · to ponder, stare

Synonyms for amusement

entertainmentn beguilementn funn enjoymentn recreationn pastimen merrimentn mirthn mirthfulnessn pleasuren jocundityn hilarityn

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Where does amusement come from?

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