entertainment
Americannoun
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the act of entertaining; entertaining; agreeable occupation for the mind; diversion; amusement.
Solving the daily crossword puzzle is an entertainment for many.
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something affording pleasure, diversion, or amusement, especially a performance of some kind.
The highlight of the ball was an elaborate entertainment.
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hospitable provision for the needs and wants of guests.
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a divertingly adventurous, comic, or picaresque novel.
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Obsolete. maintenance in service.
noun
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the act or art of entertaining or state of being entertained
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an act, production, etc, that entertains; diversion; amusement
Other Word Forms
- nonentertainment noun
- preentertainment noun
- self-entertainment noun
Etymology
Origin of entertainment
Example Sentences
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The attack occurred in a busy entertainment district, drawing attention for its potential impact on public safety and regional security.
From Salon
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said officers responded to reports of a man with a gun at Buford's on West Sixth Street, a popular entertainment district in the city.
From BBC
Outstanding live entertainment, variety, sketch, standup and talk series: “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
From Los Angeles Times
But the ceremony was not only about honoring Black excellence in entertainment.
From Los Angeles Times
The 34-year-old is now launching a new ITV reality show called The Heat, but dedicates much of her time to investigating topics such as cosmetic surgery, adult entertainment and online trolling.
From BBC
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