Definition of amusement

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Amusement (n.) The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.

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Gladiator :: Gladiator (n.) Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement..
Rich :: Rich (superl.) Abounding in humor; exciting amusement; entertaining; as, the scene was a rich one; a rich incident or character..
Pastime :: Pastime (n.) That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion..
Toy :: Toy (v. t.) A thing for amusement, but of no real value; an article of trade of little value; a trifle..
Swing :: Swing (n.) A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing; especially, an apparatus for recreation by swinging, commonly consisting of a rope, the two ends of which are attached overhead, as to the bough of a tree, a seat being placed in the loop at the bottom; also, any contrivance by which a similar motion is produced for amusement or exercise..
Holiday :: Holiday (n.) A day of exemption from labor; a day of amusement and gayety; a festival day.
Entertainment :: Entertainment (n.) That which entertains, or with which one is entertained; as: (a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of a guest; especially, provision for the table; a hospitable repast; a feast; a formal or elegant meal. (b) That which engages the attention agreeably, amuses or diverts, whether in private, as by conversation, etc., or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement..
Play :: Play (n.) To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.
Walk :: Walk (v. i.) To move or go on the feet for exercise or amusement; to take one's exercise; to ramble.
Amused :: Amused (a.) Expressing amusement; as, an amused look..
Balcony :: Balcony (n.) A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony in front of a window. Also, a projecting gallery in places of amusement; as, the balcony in a theater..
Practice :: Practice (v. i.) To perform certain acts frequently or customarily, either for instruction, profit, or amusement; as, to practice with the broadsword or with the rifle; to practice on the piano..
Box :: Box (n.) A space with a few seats partitioned off in a theater, or other place of public amusement..
Boating :: Boating (n.) The act or practice of rowing or sailing, esp. as an amusement; carriage in boats..
Divertisement :: Divertisement (n.) Diversion; amusement; recreation.
Play :: Play (n.) The act or practice of contending for victory, amusement, or a prize, as at dice, cards, or billiards; gaming; as, to lose a fortune in play..
Craze :: Craze (n.) A temporary passion or infatuation, as for same new amusement, pursuit, or fashion; as, the bric-a-brac craze; the aesthetic craze..
Playfellow :: Playfellow (n.) A companion in amusements or sports; a playmate.
Spar :: Spar (v. i.) To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box..
Amusement :: Amusement (n.) The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.
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