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[U] the feeling you have when you think something is funny
with/in amusement
::Her eyes sparkled with amusement.
::She looked at him in amusement.
::Steve couldn't hide his amusement.
to sb's amusement
(=in a way that makes someone laugh or smile)
::They were dancing and singing in the car, much to the amusement of passers-by.
::The cats are a constant source of amusement to us.
amusements [plural] a) things that entertain you and make time pass in an enjoyable way
::childhood amusements
b) BrE special machines or games that are intended to entertain people, for example at a fair
::The kids can ride on the amusements.
[U] the process of getting or providing pleasure and enjoyment
::What do you do for amusement in this town?