Entertoyment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Entertoyment is a noun meaning The phenomenon of popular entertainment (especially that which is intended for children) linked to the mass marketing of tie-in toys and products.
Meaning
The phenomenon of popular entertainment (especially that which is intended for children) linked to the mass marketing of tie-in toys and products.
Example Sentences
The latest Disney entertoyment franchise is actually a remake of an earlier animated classic, "101 Dalmatians."
Of course, female characters are now fairly common in some crass "entertoyment" series like Pokemon, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and X-Men.
Once, Mr. Potato Head and Slinky were found in toy boxes, rather than in supporting roles. And kids cuddled up with teddy bears instead of with Simba, the Lion King. But that was before studio heads, toy makers and corporations realized they were sitting on a gold mine. That was before the dawn of entertoyment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exertainment, advertainment, teletourism, infotainment, edutainment, teevy.
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