Entertainment definition

ĕntər-tānmənt
The pleasure afforded by being entertained; amusement.

The comedian performed for our entertainment.

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The act of entertaining.
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An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
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A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.
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(archaic) Maintenance; support.
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Something that amuses, pleases, or diverts, especially a performance or show.
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Entertainment is defined as a funny or interesting performance or show.

An example of entertainment is a ballet performance.

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Admission into service; service.
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(obsolete) Employment.
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An entertaining or being entertained.
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Something that entertains; interesting, diverting, or amusing thing; esp., a show or performance.
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The art or field of entertaining.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
entertainment
Plural:
entertainments

Origin of entertainment

  • From Old French entretenement; see entertain.

    From Wiktionary

Entertainment Sentence Examples

  • In his day, Shakespeare was low-brow entertainment for the common class.

  • And further, we must always remember that entertainment and aesthetic effect were at most subsidiary objects.

  • It is a fun restaurant with great food and entertainment.

  • Numerous institutions contribute to the entertainment of visitors.

  • This latter building, standing on high ground at Sydenham, and visible from far over the metropolis, is devoted not only to concerts, but to general entertainment, and the extensive grounds give accommodation for a variety of sports and amusements.

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