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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Domestic tourism and entertainment spending have increased as movie theaters and amusement parks, once banned, have sprouted across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Replicating successful formulas can be the key to longevity in the entertainment business, but it also has a way of losing its charm, especially with critics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The company, San Francisco-based Mercor, in recent weeks has approached professionals in industries including entertainment with such offers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Being dropped into an unfamiliar country with a daily budget of less than £26 each, which can only be topped up by taking on odd jobs, makes for great entertainment if you're watching at home.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Lectures on new ideas in science, literature, or religion were a popular form of entertainment in the nineteenth century.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

entertainment

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