amusement

Example Sentences

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Domestic tourism and entertainment spending have increased as movie theaters and amusement parks, once banned, have sprouted across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

There’s plenty of swinging and rotating action in this more standard amusement park-like creation, although Storer notes that riders won’t experience any actual G-forces.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

At this end of the train, where most of the onlookers are performers, I am regarded with frosty amusement.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen