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History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
amusement

the state of being amused

entertaining, making someone laugh

blow-out

a blowing of an electric fuse

amusement, entertainment, occasionally to excess

detour

a way round, e.g. a way used when the usual road is blocked

indirect course

distraction

(a person, thing) that distracts a person; something that holds the attention and gives pleasure

having one's attention drawn away

entertainment

the process of entertaining or being entertained

amusement, pleasure

hobby

an activity done for pleasure during one's free time

pleasurable pastime

interest

(an instance of) wanting to know or learn (more) about a person or thing; the money charged or paid for borrowing; a legal right to share in a business etc, especially in its profits

attraction, curiosity

joy

great pleasure or happiness

great happiness, pleasure

parenthesis

a sentence or phrase within another sentence, marked off by commas, dashes or brackets; round brackets () for this

digression

party

a gathering of people for pleasure; a group of people united in policy and opinion, in support of a case, especially in politics

social gathering

pastime

anything done to pass time pleasantly

leisure activity

pleasure

the feeling of enjoyment, of being happy or satisfied

delight, happiness

recreation

(a form of) activity for enjoyment

sports, games, special interests

relief

a lessening, ending or removal of pain, stress, anxiety etc; (a design, painting, carving made using) a method in which a design stands out from a flat surface

remedy, aid; relaxation

relish

(something used to give or which has) a special flavour or attractive quality; liking

great appreciation of something

sideline

a type of goods sold in addition to the main goods; an occupation which is not one's main work

secondary occupation

sport

(a kind of) activity, especially outdoors, done for amusement and exercise

recreational activity; entertainment

sports

a meeting for taking part in a sport

recreational activity; entertainment

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DIVERSION as in Wikipedia