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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They said they often compromise on extras like entertainment, travel, dining out and shopping.

From MarketWatch

"It feels like every aspect of your life behind closed doors is being displayed to the world for amusement, entertainment and money."

From Barron's

The augmented reality project is the vision of Koryn Wicks, a trained dancer and choreographer who has created her own immersive entertainment pieces while working in the broader theme park space.

From Los Angeles Times

On its website, Lede boasts of representing “some of the biggest names and brands in entertainment, fashion, beauty & wellness, ... advocacy, media, nonprofit and related industries.”

From Los Angeles Times

The content will include a mixture of entertainment, news and sport - starting with the Winter Olympics in February.

From BBC

entertainment

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