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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Disney acquired the Avatar franchise as part of its purchase of the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal

The essence of our assimilationist mindset is seen in “outreach,” “interfaith” programs and pleas to entertainment and journalism to “change the narrative.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"The entertainment events, the sporting events, all of it is continuing to happen with no repercussions, really."

From BBC

Mr Wright said Sixes had "built a strong brand in the social entertainment space with its unique venues proving very popular with customers".

From BBC

Chase Gohl needed to save money, so he planned an audacious challenge: Spend just $500 on entertainment, food and gas for one month.

From The Wall Street Journal

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