entertainment

noun

en·​ter·​tain·​ment ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt 

1

a

: amusement or diversion provided especially by performers

hired a band to provide entertainment

b

: something diverting or engaging: such as

(1)

: a public performance

(2)

: a usually light comic or adventure novel

2

: the act of entertaining

3

a

archaic : maintenance, provision

b

obsolete : employment

Synonyms

• amusement
• distraction
• diversion
• recreation

Examples of entertainment in a Sentence

Entertainment was provided by jugglers.

plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment

They played games in the evening for entertainment.

plays, movies, and other entertainments

Recent Examples on the Web

However, online shopping, healthcare, education and entertainment will increasingly benefit from this type of personalization. —Ashish Sukhadeve, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The couple have since shot into superstardom, with their high-profile relationship quickly becoming a major topic in both the sports and entertainment worlds. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

Photo : Petr Wiese/Mountain Home Photo A pool table is alongside an entertainment center. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024

Johnston has worked for more than 20 years years in the entertainment industry. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing entertainment

• entertainment value
• non-entertainment

Kids Definition

entertainment

noun

en·​ter·​tain·​ment ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt 

1

: the act or process of providing pleasure, recreation, or amusement

2

: a means of amusement or recreation

especially : a public performance