Synonyms of entertainment

entertainment

noun

ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt 

1

as in amusement

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public

we didn't stay for the featured entertainment because we don't care for comedy acts

the film is purely for entertainment and not meant to be taken seriously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amusement
• recreation
• enjoyment
• production
• diversion
• distraction
• performance
• show
• presentation
• nightlife
• relaxation
• gratification
• joy
• exhibition
• spectacle
• presentment
• mirth
• escapism
• delight
• relief
• satisfaction
• show business
• delectation

2

as in recreation

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment

what do you do for entertainment in this town?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recreation
• diversion
• fun
• delight
• pleasure
• divertissement
• distraction
• picnic
• activity
• pastime
• festivity
• escape
• lark
• game
• merrymaking
• hilarity
• romp
• revelry
• revel
• rollicking
• jollity
• spree
• frolic
• carousing
• riot
• conviviality
• binge
• gaiety
• jollification
• scream
• laugh
• fling
• frolicking
• time killer
• gambol
• rollick
• reveling
• whoopee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• drag
• downer
• bummer
• party pooper
• killjoy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entertainment

Being an underdog in entertainment kind of just felt like being underwater. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Both sons followed in their parents’ footsteps by pursuing careers in entertainment. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

And the Home Run Derby the night before has become its own entertainment vehicle. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 July 2026

In addition, consumers are spending more on in-person experiences generally, and sports captures that spending better than most entertainment options. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 July 2026