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Entertainment is defined as a funny or interesting performance or show.

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An example of entertainment is a ballet performance.

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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

Origin: ME & OFr entretenement

See entertainment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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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