Amusement
/əˈmjuːz.mənt/noun
The state of experiencing enjoyment or entertainment.
Did you know?The word 'amusement' stems from a concept that originally implied a distraction from serious concerns, connecting it to the idea of lightheartedness and escape.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
amuser
“To divert attention or amuse.”
Late 14th Century
Middle English
amusement
“The act of entertaining or being entertained.”
16th Century
English
amusement
“A state of being amused or entertained.”
Modern English
English
amusement
“A modern term signifying enjoyment or entertainment through various activities.”