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

The goal is to keep chats interesting with entertaining banter and clever comebacks, the company adds. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

By recreating the physical environment of a video store and pairing it with a social, interactive experience, the pop-up gives visitors a chance to relive a piece of their past in a way that feels fresh and entertaining. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026

Ready to upgrade your porch and patio ahead of spring and summer entertaining? —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

Ideal for entertaining, the balcony has a fire pit and unobstructed Pacific views through a clear glass railing. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 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