🎭entertainment

noun
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt/

Meaning

something that amuses, pleases, or diverts
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment

Example Sentences

The concert was a great source of entertainment.

The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.

Example Expressions

light entertainment

Synonyms

amusement, recreation, fun, show, enjoyment, diversion
Entry 1
amusement, recreation, fun, show, enjoyment
Entry 2
amusement, recreation, fun, diversion

Antonyms

boredom, dullness, work, duty, seriousness
Entry 1
boredom, dullness
Entry 2
boredom, work, duty, seriousness

Collocations

form of entertainment, entertainment industry, entertainment show, provide entertainment, live entertainment, family entertainment
Entry 1
form of entertainment, entertainment industry, entertainment show, provide entertainment
Entry 2
entertainment industry, live entertainment, family entertainment

More Example Sentences

Reading a good book is the best entertainment for me.

The director has brilliantly conveyed the social message behind the entertainment.

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