amuse·ment 
/əˈmju:zmənt/ noun
plural amuse·ments /əˈmju:zmənt/ noun 1 [noncount] : the feeling of being amused or entertained
▪ I'm reading this novel for amusement. ▪ People found great amusement in his strange behavior. = His strange behavior was a source of great amusement. [=people were very amused by his strange behavior] ▪ Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children. ▪ Much to my amusement, his confident prediction of victory turned out to be completely wrong. [=I was amused when his prediction turned out to be completely wrong] 2 [count] : something (such as an activity) that amuses or entertains someone — usually plural ▪ plays, movies, and other amusements [=entertainments] ▪ He had no time for amusements and hobbies. ▪ The park had many amusements, including two roller coasters.
▪ I'm reading this novel for amusement. ▪ People found great amusement in his strange behavior. = His strange behavior was a source of great amusement. [=people were very amused by his strange behavior] ▪ Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children. ▪ Much to my amusement, his confident prediction of victory turned out to be completely wrong. [=I was amused when his prediction turned out to be completely wrong]
