entertainment

[en-ter-teyn-muhnt] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn mənt /

NOUN

amusement, pleasure

Synonyms

STRONG

ball bash blast celebration cheer clambake delight dissipation distraction diversion enjoyment feast frolic fun gaiety game grins laughs merriment merrymaking party pastime picnic play recreation relaxation relief revelry satisfaction shindig sport spree surprise treat

WEAK

big-time blowout divertissement fun and games good time high time leisure activity lots of laughs regalement wingding

Antonyms

STRONG

depression dissatisfaction gloom labor melancholy misery need pain profession sadness seriousness sorrow task unhappiness vocation want work

WEAK

chore drudgery

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Disney acquired the rights to 20th Century Fox studio programs after buying much of Rupert Murdoch’s entertainment assets in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times

It rents equipment used in entertainment events and facilities management.

From MarketWatch

He named the stock as his “top idea” in the entertainment and digital-media sector on Monday.

From Barron's

At the moment I’m seeing shorter meal times and more entertainment, dancing times and different kinds of entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal

L.A. is the second largest city in the U.S. and is often called the “entertainment capital of the world.”

From Los Angeles Times

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