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单词 entertainments
释义

entertainment

noun

en·​ter·​tain·​ment ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce entertainment (audio)
1
a
: amusement or diversion provided especially by performers
hired a band to provide entertainment
b
: something diverting or engaging: such as
(1)
: a public performance
(2)
: a usually light comic or adventure novel
2
: the act of entertaining
3
a
archaic : maintenance, provision
b
obsolete : employment

Synonyms

  • amusement
  • distraction
  • diversion
  • recreation
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Example Sentences

Entertainment was provided by jugglers. plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment They played games in the evening for entertainment. plays, movies, and other entertainments
Recent Examples on the Web There are other entertainment spaces as well, including the line's Piazza and the Princess Theater. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Consumers have switched more of their spending to travel and entertainment, plus high inflation has reduced the number of items being purchased. Esther Fung, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 In The Old Man and the Three, Redick and his co-host — the producer Tommy Alter (Desus & Mero, My Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman) — mix conversation about the NBA, current events, entertainment and politics. J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 It's crowded out here, there's so much entertainment. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 But Hernández says there are nuances to pay attention to when Afro-Latinos are only celebrated in an entertainment context. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The Animated Series has some wacky entertainment value. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 The Boston Globe Even at a certain age, the Chili Peppers’ physicality remains a big part of the band’s entertainment value. James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Ume emphasizes the entertainment value — the company will market itself to Hollywood studios who want to present deceased actors in movies (with an estate’s permission) or have performers play against their younger selves. Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

entertainment

noun

en·​ter·​tain·​ment ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce entertainment (audio)
1
: the act of amusing or entertaining
2
: something (as a show) that is a form of amusement or recreation

entertainments

noun

plural of entertainment
1
as in amusements
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public we didn't stay for the featured entertainment because we don't care for comedy acts the film is purely for entertainment and not meant to be taken seriously

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • amusements
  • recreations
  • enjoyments
  • diversions
  • productions
  • distractions
  • performances
  • shows
  • gratifications
  • presentations
  • exhibitions
  • relaxations
  • spectacles
  • satisfactions
  • presentments
  • delights
  • joys
  • mirths
  • nightlifes
  • nightlives
  • delectations
  • reliefs
  • escapisms
2
as in diversions
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment what do you do for entertainment in this town?

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • diversions
  • recreations
  • delights
  • pleasures
  • fun
  • activities
  • picnics
  • divertissements
  • distractions
  • festivities
  • pastimes
  • gaieties
  • jollities
  • gambols
  • hilarities
  • revelries
  • games
  • frolics
  • revels
  • larks
  • gayeties
  • romps
  • escapes
  • revelings
  • convivialities
  • jollifications
  • merrymakings
  • sprees
  • time killers
  • riots
  • rollicks
  • binges
  • revellings
  • laughs
  • flings
  • screams
  • whoopees

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bores
  • downers
  • bummers
  • drags
  • killjoys
  • party poopers
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