- present participle of entertain.
entertaining
Example Sentences
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Like many horror films, it’s entertaining even when it’s simply decent.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
There is also a full wet bar, ideal for entertaining, as well as a second staircase that leads to the upper level directly from the kitchen.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
"Shout out to the tournament for trusting us - I hope it was entertaining for people."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Three years later, he told one of his papers, the Post-Standard of Syracuse, N.Y., that newspapers can survive “by producing content that is relevant, interesting, accurate and entertaining for newspapers and the internet.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
“Oh, by the way, we’re entertaining some guests on Saturday,” she says as she opens my door.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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