entertaining
adjective
en·ter·tain·ing
ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ 
ˌin-
: providing entertainment : diverting
an entertaining book
an entertaining speaker
Examples of entertaining in a Sentence
a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
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The sprawling mountain-view grounds, centered on a spacious graveled courtyard ideal for entertaining, host an infinity pool and spa, a bocce court, and a 220-tree Italian olive grove.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie heading toward release, Black’s Tokyo appearance signals that the sequel’s promotional tour is shaping up to be every bit as entertaining as the first.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many restaurant chains can make entertaining easier with takeout feasts.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
From entertaining crowds at halftime of the Bears game to injecting neighborhood parades with their powerful sound.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie heading toward release, Black’s Tokyo appearance signals that the sequel’s promotional tour is shaping up to be every bit as entertaining as the first.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Many restaurant chains can make entertaining easier with takeout feasts.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
From entertaining crowds at halftime of the Bears game to injecting neighborhood parades with their powerful sound.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entertaining
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entertaining. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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entertaining
adjective
en·ter·tain·ing
ˌen-tər-ˈtān-iŋ
: providing amusement, diversion, or recreation
an entertaining book
entertainingly
adverb
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