ENTERTAINMENT Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

entertainment

noun

ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt

Definition of entertainment

as in amusement

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public we didn't stay for the featured entertainment because we don't care for comedy acts the film is purely for entertainment and not meant to be taken seriously

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as in recreation

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment what do you do for entertainment in this town?

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Recent Examples of entertainment There’s also other entertainment on tap at the black-tie shindig, which raises funds to help grant wishes for over 9,000 children facing critical illnesses throughout South Florida. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Jackson has completed several public works honoring entertainment figures, including Richard Pryor, along with others celebrating notable Chicago residents such as Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ernie Banks and Irv Kupcinet. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Developers envision the indoor arena as an anchor for an ambitious entertainment district that could create a downtown lacking in Rancho Cordova since before the city was incorporated in 2003. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Greg Bartoli, the founder and CEO of PopStroke, built the golf-entertainment brand alongside Tiger Woods. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entertainment

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Noun

Of the Daise stick-on, Allure associate social media manager Katie Gunderman says her amusement with the accessory was short-lived.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards For an extra admission fee, the farm also offers amusement rides and carnival games.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusement

Noun

According to its governing body, the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA), which was founded in 2000, Nordic walking is now practised in over 40 countries for health, fitness, recreation, social connection, and competitive sport.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Each ring has roughly 800 diamonds and a recreation of the world's most famous arena.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreation

Noun

In a Harris Poll survey published Wednesday, 65% of American adults reported spending $100 or more on playful activities or products — such as craft kits or action figures — for personal enjoyment between June 2025 and June 2026.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
My enjoyment now came from sitting back and watching her shine.

— Diana Daniele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

That includes investing in treatment and diversion programs that offer assistance to people struggling with addiction, community violence intervention programs, youth services, counseling and alternative response programs.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Clever architecture means that the hotel’s true scale—and make no mistake, this is a bells-and-whistles resort with enough diversions to keep guests occupied for weeks—is hidden until the final moment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of diversion

Noun

Ingrid traveled to California to research pitaya, studying different varieties, cultivation techniques, production systems, and all the potential benefits of introducing the crop to Puerto Rico.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
The steps come as film and TV production in the area continues on a downward trend.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

And senior Donavyn Pellot joined the fun Saturday, recording the first interception of his career and returning it 67 yards, flipping the field, and turning the tide of the game.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Milhouse’s wishes come true when the Grand Pumpkin turns out to be real, but he’s pissed that humans carve up his pumpkin brothers and sisters for fun.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fun

Noun

Grenada The new year marks the 150th anniversary of Spicemas, the annual August carnival in Grenada, which is known as the Spice Island due to its cultivation of nutmeg, cloves and other scented delights.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
That may not be everybody’s notion of delight, but each to his own.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

While some call it innovative, is there something that gets missed when the hard conversations about safety and pleasure become a digital feedback loop?

— Brittany Luse, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Neufchatel Cheese This is just diet cream cheese, for those who prefer to sacrifice the small pleasures in life.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasure

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