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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She was previously the LA bureau chief and wrote about entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some in Georgia are leaving the entertainment industry altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal

But what about shows that mix entertainment and news?

From The Wall Street Journal

“If you look at some of the writings of how to operate a successful amusement park, they looked at things like the live entertainment and dancing, whereas rides were lumped in with other concessions.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Walt Disney slipped 0.4% after the entertainment company said late Thursday that it still expects to appoint a new CEO in early 2026.

From Barron's

entertainment

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