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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The battle for Warner Bros. is one of the biggest media deals in the last decade and is expected to reshape the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times

The last time Chief Executive Bob Iger handed over the reins, the plan backfired, executives revolted, his replacement got bounced and Iger returned to lead the storied entertainment giant for another four years.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the birth of the monoculture—a word that captures the historically unique power of American entertainment in the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal

The clip was created to promote their podcast, Hanging Out With Ant & Dec, which is due to launch later this month as part of their new digital entertainment channel.

From BBC

Lipson and Hu expect realistic facial expressions to become increasingly important as humanoid robots are introduced into entertainment, education, healthcare, and elder care.

From Science Daily

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