Entry Word: entertainment

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public <a variety show was staged as entertainment for the scouts at the jamboree>

Synonyms amusement, distraction, diversion, recreation

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

2 someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment <what do you do for entertainment in this town?> — see fun 1