entertaining

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

Synonyms of entertaining

• amusing
• fun
• enjoyable
• delightful

Examples of entertaining in a Sentence

a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day

Recent Examples on the Web

Pickleball would be more entertaining! —Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026

For cocktail parties, family gatherings, and more, this set of vintage-style glasses is a must-have for entertaining. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026

Whet your appetite for February 1 with a deep dive into the history of London Dock and Royal Navy rum or an entertaining overview of the long evolution of whiskey (and whisky). —Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Building amenities include fitness and wellness spaces along with areas designed for work, play, and entertaining. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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