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

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There are questions about how they will affect the future of work and entertainment, promising huge disruption to creative industries.

From BBC

Walden has oversight of the company’s entertainment operations, which include ABC.

From The Wall Street Journal

A sports league is simply a business with franchises, in competition with infinity of entertainment choices.

From The Wall Street Journal

A funfair will run until 21:00 GMT offering entertainment for families after prayers.

From BBC

Netflix's deal with BTS includes exclusive rights to live stream the show, as well as a documentary on the band's reunion - a marketing triumph given the billions it has pumped into Korean entertainment.

From BBC

entertainment

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