amusement

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of entertaining or amusing someone or oneself, especially by doing something that is unusual or fun.

  - "Spending an afternoon at the amusement park is a great way to be amused."
  - "The magician's amusement of the audience kept them engaged for hours."

• Noun

  Something that provides enjoyment and entertainment.

  - "The clown was a source of amusement for the children."
  - "The movie was a real amusement."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈmjuzmənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=718865"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amusement
amorous , gamorous , musement

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Variants

List of all variants of amusement that leads to same result
amusement , amusements , amusement arcade , amusement arcades , amusement park , amusement parks , to her amusement , to his amusement , to one's amusement , to their amusement

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French amuser, from amouser, to please, from amour, love.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'amusement' was in the 14th century.

2. The word 'amusement' comes from the Old French word 'amuser', which means 'to please'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Entertainment: Amusement is a type of entertainment, which is anything that provides pleasure and enjoyment to an audience.

2. Recreation: Amusement is also a form of recreation, which is an activity that is done for enjoyment and relaxation.

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Culture

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Amusement has been a significant part of human history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. It has been used as a form of entertainment, a way to express creativity, and a means of bringing people together. Amusements have included activities such as storytelling, music, dance, games, and sports.

How to Memorize "amusement"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'amusement' and imagine the feeling of being entertained and having fun.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amusement' with the feeling of joy and pleasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Amuse Me' to remember the meaning of the word.

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