Amusement

/əˈmjuːzmənt/ noun

The feeling of being entertained or made to laugh. It can also refer to things that provide fun, such as games, rides, or shows.

From French *amusement*, based on *amuser* (“to amuse, divert”). It carried the sense of diversion or pastime before settling on pleasant entertainment.

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