Entertainment Definition

ĕntər-tānmənt
noun
An entertaining or being entertained.
Webster's New World
The art or field of entertaining.
American Heritage
Something that entertains; interesting, diverting, or amusing thing; esp., a show or performance.
Webster's New World
The pleasure afforded by being entertained; amusement.
The comedian performed for our entertainment.
American Heritage
Maintenance; support.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Entertainment

Noun

Singular:
entertainment
Plural:
entertainments

Origin of Entertainment

  • From Old French entretenement; see entertain.

    From Wiktionary

Entertainment Sentence Examples

  • In his day, Shakespeare was low-brow entertainment for the common class.

  • It is a fun restaurant with great food and entertainment.

  • And further, we must always remember that entertainment and aesthetic effect were at most subsidiary objects.

  • Numerous institutions contribute to the entertainment of visitors.

  • This latter building, standing on high ground at Sydenham, and visible from far over the metropolis, is devoted not only to concerts, but to general entertainment, and the extensive grounds give accommodation for a variety of sports and amusements.

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Words Starting With

EENENT

Words Ending With

TNTENT

Unscrambles

entertainment

Words Starting With E and Ending With T

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Word Length

13 Letter Words13 Letter Words Starting With E13 Letter Words Ending With T