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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One of the paper's reporters, Tina Dalgleish, responded to an advert for "promotional entertainment work".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The eight-bedroom seven-bathroom property sits on 4.12 acres and boasts a chef’s kitchen, home theater, entertainment room, and primary suite with a fireplace and private waterfront balcony.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

There will be an opening ceremony, a massive viewing area, entertainment, soccer exhibitions, an arts and crafts fair, interactive booths and food and beverage vendors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In a relatively small window of time, kids get a two-for-one special: entertainment and wisdom.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

They were joined by a minstrel, who was glad to share their bread and cheese and pay for his entertainment by singing a lay which John-go-in-the-Wynd picked out on the harp.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

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