entertainment

en·ter·tain·ment

noun \ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt\

: amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc.

: the act of amusing or entertaining people

Full Definition of ENTERTAINMENT

1

:  the act of entertaining

2

a archaic :  maintenance, provision

b obsolete :  employment

3

a :  amusement or diversion provided especially by performers <hired a band to provide entertainment>

b :  something diverting or engaging: as (1) :  a public performance (2) :  a usually light comic or adventure novel

Examples of ENTERTAINMENT

1. Entertainment was provided by jugglers.
2. plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment
3. They played games in the evening for entertainment.
4. plays, movies, and other entertainments

First Known Use of ENTERTAINMENT

15th century

Related to ENTERTAINMENT

Synonyms

amusement, diversion, recreation

Antonyms

bore, bummer, downer, drag

Related Words

nightlife, show business; delectation, delight, enjoyment, joy, mirth; gratification, relaxation, relief, satisfaction; exhibition, performance, presentation, presentment, production, show, spectacle; escapism

Near Antonyms

killjoy, party pooper

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with ENTERTAINMENT

ascertainment, edutainment, infotainment, preordainment, self-containment