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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It was the brainchild of James Dolan, who was perpetually in the klieg lights for his sports and entertainment empire that controlled the Knicks, Rangers and Madison Square Garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Every week Sutton takes on a guest, usually from the entertainment world, in his predictions - as well as taking on AI chatbot Copilot and the BBC readers.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Thirty years ago, comedian and actor Tig Notaro didn’t have a clear direction in life, so she followed some childhood friends who wanted to get into entertainment to Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"We're expanding our likeness detection technology to the entertainment industry: talent agencies, management companies, and the celebrities they represent," YouTube said earlier this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

We were forbidden by sharp orders to laugh at this astounding entertainment.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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Media Literacy - High School

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