entertainment

noun
UK: /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
US: /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/

  1. The act of amusing or interesting people.

    1. We watched the show for entertainment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The main purpose of the evening was entertainment for the children. [ ] [ ]

  2. Shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that amuse or interest people.

    1. The entertainment was really good last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's plenty of entertainment available, including movies and live music, in the city center. [ ] [ ]

  3. The provision or performance of amusement, especially as a business.

    1. He works in the entertainment industry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local club provides entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights to attract customers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

amusement enjoyment pleasure distraction recreation fun pastime show performance spectacle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entertainment" in English means: The act of amusing or interesting people., Shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that amuse or interest people., The provision or performance of amusement, especially as a business..

The phonetic transcription of "entertainment" is /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/ in British English and /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "entertainment": amusement, enjoyment, pleasure, distraction, recreation, fun, pastime, show, performance, spectacle.

Example usage of "entertainment": "We watched the show for entertainment.". More examples on the page.