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

Example Sentences

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“As the epicenter of the entertainment industry, California has a special interest in protecting competition,” he posted Friday on X.

From Los Angeles Times

"And through entertainment, we find ways to use fear as a thrill, but in a positive way."

From BBC

But increasingly, South Korean entertainment is making a play for what analysts believe is a booming market.

From BBC

But the lower your entertainment bar, the better.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreno’s ingenuity as an independent bilingual creative allowed her to freely partake in various opportunities in entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

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