- present participle of entertain.
entertaining
Example Sentences
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Wildcard Dart made sure that fans with tickets for the show court were not disappointed as she forced a deciding set against the world number 31 in an entertaining two-and-a-half hour display.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
That would be highly entertaining, so let’s hope so.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
The easier access comes in handy when he’s entertaining.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
She puts a lot of effort into home decoration and entertaining guests as she tries to keep Joe’s churlishness at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
While I was entertaining these trivial thoughts, a momentous and terrible event was unfolding close by.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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