entertaining

1 of 2

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

entertaining

2 of 2

present participle of entertain

Synonyms of entertaining

Adjective

• amusing
• fun
• enjoyable
• delightful

Examples of entertaining in a Sentence

Adjective

a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The entrepreneur built a media empire and has launched multiple brands based on her lifestyle and entertaining expertise. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

The kitchen and family room area will undoubtedly serve as the heart of the home for daily living, or when entertaining small or large parties. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

The holidays are around the corner, and Pottery Barn’s sale section is brimming with festive decor and entertaining finds to get you in the spirit. — Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026

Outside, the aft cockpit triples as an entertaining space, sunbathing spot, and watersports area, with an adjoining hydraulic platform that doubles as a swim platform and tender garage. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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