- present participle of entertain.
entertaining
Example Sentences
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The stories are the reason to read the book, because they’re more entertaining than raw data points.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
The new Madring circuit looks like one of the worst on the calendar for entertaining racing.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Nolan folds all of that into a hugely entertaining superhero movie without turning it into a lecture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Mr. Malkovich’s wickedly entertaining, cynical yet soulful performance is the heart of a surprisingly emotional tour de force from Mr. McDonagh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
White families had gathered as usual, looking forward to a lazy Sunday away from work and household chores, a chance to relax, children entertaining themselves with sand castles and water play.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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