entertaining

adjective

en·​ter·​tain·​ing ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ 

ˌin-

: providing entertainment : diverting

an entertaining book

an entertaining speaker

entertainingly

ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ-lē 

ˌin-

adverb

Synonyms of entertaining

• amusing
• fun
• enjoyable
• delightful

Examples of entertaining in a Sentence

a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day

Recent Examples on the Web

So while a repeat of 2025’s success might be difficult to attain, there is no doubt this will be an entertaining team to watch. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026

The first hull features an open-plan living area on the main deck with a galley, salon, and multiple entertaining areas. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

The 29-year-old, 90-time Belgium international got his first taste of football for his new club on Saturday, coming off the bench in an entertaining 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

While formal entertaining is less common today, finding napkin rings, butter pats, and sterling silver tableware is a true treasure. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for entertaining

• appertaining
• ascertaining
• uncomplaining
• abstaining
• attaining
• campaigning
• complaining
• constraining
• containing
• detaining
• disdaining
• entraining

Kids Definition

entertaining

adjective

en·​ter·​tain·​ing ˌen-tər-ˈtān-iŋ 

: providing amusement, diversion, or recreation

an entertaining book

entertainingly adverb