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amusements

/əˈmjuːzmənts/ /əˈmjuːzməns/

Meanings
noun
Entertainment.

Examples :

"The town's summer festival offered many amusements, including rides, games, and live music. "
entertainment

Related Words

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration variety

variety noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

Illustration fishing

fishing noun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

The act of catching fish.

"My grandfather enjoys fishing in the lake every weekend. "

Illustration amusing

amusing verb

/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/

To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.

"I watch these movies because they amuse me."

Illustration offered

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration petting

petting verb

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

To stroke or fondle (an animal).

"The little girl was happily petting her fluffy white cat. "

Illustration activity

activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

Illustration dancing

dancing verb

/ˈdæn.sɪŋ/

To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

"I danced with her all night long."

Illustration entertaining

entertaining verb

/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/ /ˌɛnərˈteɪnɪŋ/

To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

Illustration carnival

carnival noun

/kɑɹnəˈvɑl/

Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.

"Carnival of Brazil"

Illustration entertainment

entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

Illustration festival

festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "