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A1Pronunciation
UK
- /fˈʌn/
US
- /ˈfən/
Meanings
Noun
enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure
Adjective
enjoyable, amusing, or entertaining
Beyond the definition
"Fun" is the feeling of enjoyment we get from doing something we like. It often has a playful, easy, and happy tone. A roller coaster can be fun, but so can reading a good book at home. You can have fun at a party, or call something fun, like "That game is fun." It is one of the things that makes life feel lively and worth remembering. Sometimes it also suggests a little silliness, like when friends go out to have "a little fun."
"Fun" is a simple word for the feeling of enjoyment, pleasure, or amusement. It can describe many kinds of experiences, from exciting adventures to quiet, pleasant moments. It is also personal: what feels fun to one person may feel boring to another.
The idea of "fun" often includes play, relaxation, or doing something for pleasure. Children may have fun building a fort, friends may have fun playing a game, and an adult may have fun learning a new skill. In each case, the activity brings joy and offers a break from daily stress.
"Fun" can be used as a noun ("We had so much fun!") or as an adjective ("That was a fun movie!"). It also appears in expressions like "all fun and games," which means something seems playful but may have a more serious side. It is often connected with other people too, since sharing a good time often makes it even better.
But "fun" does not have to come from something big. It can live in small moments too: a funny talk, a tasty meal, or time in the sunshine. In the end, "fun" is an important part of life because it brings joy, rest, and connection, and it helps create memories people want to keep.
Examples
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Enjoyment
We had a lot of fun at the beach yesterday.
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Game
The game is fun once you learn the rules.
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With friends
It's more fun to cook with friends than to cook alone.
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Leisure activity
She started painting just for fun.
- Phrasefor fun
for enjoyment, not for a serious reason
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Children
The kids had fun playing in the snow.
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Teaching
Good teachers know how to make reading fun.
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Friendly wish
Thanks for coming, and have fun on your trip.
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Unpleasant task
Cleaning the garage is no fun.
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Positive reaction
That sounds like fun.
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Unkind teasing
Don't make fun of his accent.
- Phrasemake fun of someone
laugh at them in an unkind way
See also
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Contrast
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Used with (collocations)
- have fun
- just for fun
- make fun of
- fun and games
Word family
- fun-loving
- fun-filled
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Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- funnounadjective