Entertainment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛn.təˈteɪn.mənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Entertainment is a noun meaning A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.
Meaning
A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.
More Meanings
- 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.
- (obsolete) Maintenance or support.
- (obsolete) An admission into service; a service.
- (obsolete) The payment of soldiers or servants; wages.
- (obsolete) A reception; a (provision of) food to guests or travellers.
Example Sentences
He must think us some band of strangers i' the adversary's entertainment.
The entertainment of the general upon his first arrival was but six shillings and eight pence.
The delinquents are generally the adventurous type, who have little use for reading and other non-active entertainment.
I prithee, shepherd, if that love or gold Can in this desert place buy entertainment, Bring us where we may rest ourselves and feed.
Word Forms
- entertainments
- entretainment
Synonyms for entertainment
Depending on context, synonyms include amusement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amusement, entertainer, theater, gig, performing, showmanship.
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