amusement

Example Sentences

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He insisted the event was real, sparking both disbelief and amusement among peers and online observers alike.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

According to Tani, Trump’s buzzing iPhone has become a source of amusement at the White House.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Drive-in movie theaters catered to the growing suburban, car-driving population, fast-food chains like McDonald’s made eating out affordable for more families, and amusement parks proliferated after the opening of Disneyland in 1955.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

People who visited the amusement park during that time have been advised to check their immunity status, talk to their healthcare provider about vaccination and immunity status.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

She did not remember, though, to call him teacher like everyone else and Ugwu hid his amusement when she said, “Ugwu!”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie