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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That realism gives viewers something they can easily immerse themselves in, said Daniel Green, director of the master of entertainment industry management graduate program at Carnegie Mellon University.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ayaz will now lead a new marketing and brand organization within the Burbank media and entertainment company.

From Los Angeles Times

As the name suggests, players attempt to avoid virtual tsunamis and collect rewards called “brainrots,” characters that offer an ironic nod to the concept of mindless, addictive entertainment.

From Barron's

A "world-class" £76m entertainment venue could be built in Milton Keynes.

From BBC

Since its opening in 1955, the iconic theme park has transformed California’s entertainment landscape.

From Los Angeles Times

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