amusements
Things providing entertainment
Amusements are things that entertain or provide enjoyment, particularly activities or diversions that pass time pleasantly.
The word often suggests lighter fare—carnival rides, arcade games, or casual pastimes rather than serious pursuits.
An amusement park is a venue dedicated to such entertainment, featuring rides and attractions.
In older usage, amusement could suggest mild interest or detached pleasure: She watched his fumbling attempts with amusement.
Recreational pursuit
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- diversionRedirection of attention
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
entertainment · leisure · play · sport · merriment · frolic · escapade · romp
Visually striking event
- theaterVenue for live drama
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
- concertLive musical performance
festival · cabaret · opera · ballet · vaudeville · revue · carnival · fairground
Looping amusement track vehicle
- ferris wheelRotating vertical amusement ride
- bumper carsSteerable ride vehicles for crashing
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- drop towerVertical amusement ride
log flume · haunted house · funhouse · tilt-a-whirl · go-karts · zipline · waterslide · swing ride
Tabletop competitive entertainment
- chessStrategic board game
- checkersDiagonal jumping board game
- monopolyOne seller, no substitutes
- scrabbleClaw or grope frantically
backgammon · puzzles · trivia · cards · poker · bridge · mahjong · bingo
pastime
Recreational pursuit
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- diversionRedirection of attention
distraction · entertainment · leisure · play · sport · merriment · frolic · escapade · romp · lark
spectacle
Visually striking event
- theaterVenue for live drama
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
concert · festival · cabaret · opera · ballet · vaudeville · revue · carnival · fairground · sideshow
rollercoaster
Looping amusement track vehicle
- ferris wheelRotating vertical amusement ride
- bumper carsSteerable ride vehicles for crashing
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
drop tower · log flume · haunted house · funhouse · tilt-a-whirl · go-karts · zipline · waterslide · swing ride · spinning teacups
boardgames
Tabletop competitive entertainment
scrabble · backgammon · puzzles · trivia · cards · poker · bridge · mahjong · bingo · dominoes
Disneyland
California theme park
- EpcotDisney's futuristic Florida park
- UniversalHollywood entertainment company
- Six FlagsAmerican theme park chain
Legoland · SeaWorld · Tivoli · Cedar Point · Busch Gardens
- British Seasidepier, piers, beach hut, beach huts, promenade
- pleasureshappiness, comfort, joy, relaxation, enjoyment
- seasidebeach house, beach cottage, beach cottages, beach huts, beach hut
amusementsdispleasures
States of being annoyed
miseries · sorrows · sufferings · torments · agonies
amusementssolemnities
Serious ceremonial observances
business · ceremonies · rituals · formalities · gravities
- amusement parkRecreational attraction complex
- amusement ridesMotorized entertainment vehicles
- amusement arcadeVenue with coin-op games
- amusement park workerFairground employee