entertainment

en-ter-tain-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

  2. 2.

    Activities, shows, or performances designed to amuse people.

  3. 3.

    The hospitality provided to guests.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    entertainment industry — businesses involved in media and performance
  • •
    entertainment center — a piece of furniture for TVs and electronics, or a venue
  • •
    light entertainment — undemanding, amusing programming
  • •
    entertainment value — the degree to which something is amusing

Related words

Antonyms: boredom, tedium
See also: entertain, entertained, entertaining
Synonyms: amusement, diversion, fun, recreation

Etymology

From "entertain" + "-ment" (noun-forming suffix). From Old French entretenir ("to hold together, maintain").