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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Here are some great options for evening entertainment.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

The other thing about this city is there’s also so many people who may not be working in entertainment who are affected by the loss of work in entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

“The investigatory record indicated that the transaction will increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, benefiting American consumers and workers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Losing out on game six, though, didn’t slow down Madison Square Garden Entertainment, a separate firm that owns entertainment venues including the iconic arena that lends its name to both firms.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Tonight’s dinner has no scheduled entertainment, not even the standard piano accompaniment, but entertainment arrives unannounced at the door nonetheless.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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