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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Throughout the weekend there will be competitive gaming, cosplay, live entertainment and appearances from celebrities including the Sidemen and I'm a Celebrity winner Angry Ginge.

From BBC

Nevada gambling regulators last week won a temporary restraining order to prevent Kalshi from offering event-based contracts related to sports, elections and entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said the entertainment and crypto markets are seeing the most growth in terms of the number of participants.

From Barron's

No wonder venture firm Andreessen Horowitz recently raised $15 billion to invest in companies “that generate human flourishing: biology, health, defense, public safety, education, and entertainment.”

From MarketWatch

I’ve been noticing how expensive live entertainment has become lately, and it’s made me reconsider how much I’m spending on experiences.

From MarketWatch

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