entertainment

Entertainment is a funny or interesting performance or show. (noun)

An example of entertainment is a ballet performance.

See entertainment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an entertaining or being entertained
something that entertains; interesting, diverting, or amusing thing; esp., a show or performance

See entertainment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ĕnˌtər-tānˈmənt)

noun

The act of entertaining.
The art or field of entertaining.
Something that amuses, pleases, or diverts, especially a performance or show.
The pleasure afforded by being entertained; amusement: The comedian performed for our entertainment.
Archaic Maintenance; support.
Obsolete Employment.

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