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 collapse in entertainment and leisure hiring announcements is one of the clearest signals we have,” Challenger said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Celona, who has promised to resuscitate the city’s entertainment industry by fast-tracking film permits and cutting red tape, trails far behind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

A US entertainment website has apologised to the "people of Shotts" and Caitriona Balfe after a misquoting the Outlander actress calling the town "an armpit".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In practice, the sequence highlights a broader shift in late-night television culture: from singular network platforms toward dispersed, hybrid appearances that blur the line between mainstream entertainment, local programming, and internet-native performance.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Without question, the dogs were the most dependable source of entertainment.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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