amusement

Everyday

1. The feeling of finding something funny. tree →
2. Fun or entertainment; something that keeps you entertained. tree →
3. (plural) Rides and games at a fair or seaside, as in "amusements". tree →

In the lessons

Everyday: amusement park, amusement arcade (UK seaside games). In stories: watch something in amusement, to someone's amusement. Phrases: amusement park, amusement arcade, in amusement, for amusement, much to my amusement.

Examples

• We went to the amusement park and rode the roller coaster. tree →
• She watched the kittens in amusement. tree →
• Much to our amusement, the teacher wore a funny hat. tree →
• The seaside town had amusements on the pier. tree →
• They played cards for amusement. tree →
• There was little amusement on the rainy day. tree →
• And this was her favorite amusement. tree →

Note

Uncountable for the feeling, countable for rides and games (amusements). US often says "amusement park"; UK also "theme park" and "the amusements" (arcades).