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entertainment

noun
en·​ter·​tain·​ment | \ ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce entertainment (audio) \

Definition of entertainment

1a : amusement or diversion provided especially by performers hired a band to provide entertainment
b : something diverting or engaging: such as
(1) : a public performance
(2) : a usually light comic or adventure novel
2 : the act of entertaining
3a archaic : maintenance, provision
b obsolete : employment

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Examples of entertainment in a Sentence

Entertainment was provided by jugglers. plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment They played games in the evening for entertainment. plays, movies, and other entertainments
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Recent Examples on the Web

Networking, marketing visibility, tradition, academic recruitment and entertainment all will converge even before Alabama A&M and Morehouse College take the field. Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Why is the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic important?," 31 Aug. 2019 That’s the brusque bromide that football fans utter to justify and rationalize the pain and abuse that NFL players subject their bodies to in the name of wealth, fame, and entertainment. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Booing Andrew Luck crossed the line," 31 Aug. 2019 That was followed by Stills’ spot-on criticism of the NFL’s new entertainment/social justice operative, Jay-Z, who had the audacity to declare that the NFL has moved past kneeling during the national anthem to protest social conditions. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Tanking for Tua? Dolphins fire sale of Laremy Tunsil, Kenny Stills sends NFL message," 31 Aug. 2019 Roc Nation — home to Rihanna, DJ Khaled and other stars — has agreed to consult on and co-produce its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show. Jonathan Landrum Jr., chicagotribune.com, "Meek Mill and Meghan Trainor will perform at a free concert in Grant Park before the Bears season opener," 30 Aug. 2019 Though novels written by three or more people are rare, the Helenas knew that co-writing duos are not uncommon, and that other forms of artful entertainment (TV shows, movies, plays, songs) are usually the product of collaboration. Ceridwen Dovey, The New Yorker, "Can You Write a Novel as a Group?," 30 Aug. 2019 Because of Hurricane Dorian, additional changes may occur in business, service and entertainment schedules. Mary Lou Cruz, sun-sentinel.com, "What’s open and what’s closed during the storm," 30 Aug. 2019 Here is a chronological rundown of entertainment events either canceled or postponed as Hurricane Dorian approaches Central Florida. Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "Hurricane Dorian: Event cancellations and postponements," 30 Aug. 2019 Briggo's Coffee Haus is a kiosk resembling a log cabin, Truebird looks like a gentrified Brooklyn street vendor, and Cafe X plays up the entertainment value of preparing cups of joe with a robotic arm surrounded by glass. Kate Dwyer, Fortune, "Robot Baristas Serve Cappuccinos With Convenience," 30 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of entertainment

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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entertainment

noun

English Language Learners Definition of entertainment

: amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc.
: the act of amusing or entertaining people

entertainment

noun
en·​ter·​tain·​ment | \ ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce entertainment (audio) \

Kids Definition of entertainment

1 : the act of amusing or entertaining
2 : something (as a show) that is a form of amusement or recreation

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