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a⋅muse⋅ment

[uh-myooz-muhnt]
–noun
1. anything that amuses; pastime; entertainment.
2. the act of amusing.
3. the state of being amused; enjoyment.

Origin:
1595–1605; < MF; see amuse, -ment


1. diversion, game. 3. recreation, delight.
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a·muse·ment   (ə-myōōz'mənt)   
n.  
  1. The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased.

  2. Something that amuses, entertains, or pleases.

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