AMUSEMENT


Meaning of AMUSEMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əmju:zmənt ]

( amusements)

1.

Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing.

He stopped and watched with amusement to see the child so absorbed...

Steamers tooted at us as sailors on deck waved in amusement.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

Amusement is the pleasure that you get from being entertained or from doing something interesting.

I stumbled sideways before landing flat on my back, much to the amusement of the rest of the lads...

N-UNCOUNT

3.

Amusements are ways of passing the time pleasantly.

People had very few amusements to choose from. There was no radio, or television.

= pastime

N-COUNT : usu pl

4.

Amusements are games, rides, and other things that you can enjoy, for example at a fairground or at the seaside.

N-PLURAL

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