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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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said officers responded to reports of a man with a gun at Buford's on West Sixth Street, a popular entertainment district in the city.

From BBC

Outstanding live entertainment, variety, sketch, standup and talk series: “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”

From Los Angeles Times

But the ceremony was not only about honoring Black excellence in entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

The 34-year-old is now launching a new ITV reality show called The Heat, but dedicates much of her time to investigating topics such as cosmetic surgery, adult entertainment and online trolling.

From BBC

And lawmakers had worries about a deal that could make Netflix even more dominant in the business of scripted entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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