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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It wasn’t until she was almost 40 that she embarked on what became a singular career in the entertainment industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

His latest is set on a long-haul flight where the on-board entertainment system breaks down and passengers are forced to confront their boredom and themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

"When he was in the ring, he was fighting for people's entertainment. Afterwards, when he was out of the ring, he was fighting another fight, it was to help people," light-heavyweight Yarde said.

From BBC

Expect a slew of rival entertainment companies to follow suit—and perhaps even bigger disruption.

From Barron's

The entertainment giant also agreed to create a program to comply with children's data protection laws, the US Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

From BBC

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