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infotainment Definition

in·fo·tain·ment (in′fō tān′mənt)

noun

television programming of news and information, as about celebrities, presented in a dramatic or sensational style

Etymology: < info(rmation) + (enter)tainment

infotainment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enable: If you have a professional interest in delivering or enabling infotainment within a connected home environment, this is a must-attend event for 2006.

Modifies a noun

  • system: Passengers can enjoy infotainment systems such as a DVD player and built-in video screens.
  • content: In-vehicle information displays or interactive kiosks should provide information on onward connections, delays and incidents as well as general infotainment contents.
  • industry: Thussu, D. K. ( 1997 ) ' Globalization of the Infotainment Industry, ' Third World Quarterly, Vol.
  • device: Mobiles will soon be the most-used visual, multimedia, infotainment devices available to consumers.