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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Collins, who held various leadership positions at HBO, Time Warner Cable and Comcast, realized early on that cable systems designed to bring entertainment to homes across the country could evolve to carry more data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The company also laid out three areas of focus for its business strategy going forward: entertainment value, using technology to bolster its service and improving monetization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Bill Werde, the director of Syracuse’s recording and entertainment industries program, said Spotify’s support for indie musicians could help them during a difficult time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Live Nation argued throughout the trial that it is not a monopoly and competes "fiercely" with rivals in the entertainment space with sports teams, concert promoters and other venue operators.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

When Zooey appeared to have difficulty in remembering something, his hesitation invariably interested all his brothers and sisters, and even held some entertainment value for them.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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