amusement
amuse·ment
/əˈmjuːzmənt/ noun , pl -ments
1 [ noncount ] : the feeling of being amused or entertained
I'm reading this novel for amusement.
People found great amusement in his strange behavior. = His strange behavior was a source of great amusement. [=people were very amused by his strange behavior]
Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.
Much to my amusement, his confident prediction of victory turned out to be completely wrong. [=I was amused when his prediction turned out to be completely wrong]
2 [ count ] : something (such as an activity) that amuses or entertains someone
— usually plural
plays, movies, and other amusements [=entertainments]
He had no time for amusements and hobbies.
The park had many amusements, including two roller coasters.
