- present participle of entertain.
entertaining
Example Sentences
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He had moved into a mansion in the city’s patrician Nob Hill neighborhood, entertaining an eclectic set of guests who made their way up the home’s steep driveway to enjoy its sweeping views.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
He is about as entertaining as a stale powdered donut and even less nutritious.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Craig Overton won an entertaining contest against twin brother Jamie as Trent Rockets edged a thriller by four wickets against London Spirit in the men's Hundred.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
All the various formats have their proponents and the conversations about them have been entertaining and informative, but no matter the film or screen size, it’s a very good movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
We smiled sadly at each other, realizing that cliches weren’t as entertaining without Audrey.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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