entertainment
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noun \ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt\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
See Examples of ENTERTAINMENT
- Entertainment was provided by jugglers.
- plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment
- They played games in the evening for entertainment.
- plays, movies, and other entertainments
First Known Use of ENTERTAINMENT
15th century
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