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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The idea of the bar was born "to let people experience TCM culture through entertainment".

From Barron's

It is currently working on lawsuits against major firms including entertainment giant Live Nation, Visa and Apple.

From BBC

"Rugby in France is an entertainment business," said Francis, who will join English Premiership side Sale next season.

From Barron's

On the one hand, it’s a “relatively harmless, wholesome form of entertainment.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“So it makes sense that it also becomes central to our popular culture in what we do for entertainment.”

From The Wall Street Journal