divertissement

noun

di·ver·tisse·ment di-ˈvər-tə-smənt How to pronounce divertissement (audio)

-təz-,

French

dē-ver-tē-smäⁿ How to pronounce divertissement (audio)

plural divertissements di-ˈvər-tə-smən(t)s How to pronounce divertissement (audio)

-təz-,

dē-ver-tē-smäⁿ(z)

: a dance sequence or short ballet usually used as an interlude

: divertimento sense 1

: diversion, entertainment

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Divertissement can mean "diversion" in both English and French, and it probably won't surprise you to learn that "divertissement" and "diversion" can be traced back to the same Latin root : divertere, meaning "to turn in opposite directions." Early uses of "divertissement" in English often occurred in musical contexts, particularly opera and ballet, describing light sequences that entertained but did little to further the story. (The word's Italian cousin, divertimento, is used in a similar way.) Today "divertissement" can refer to any kind of amusement or pastime, specifically one that provides a welcome distraction from what is burdensome or distressing.

Example Sentences

for visitors seeking more cerebral divertissement, the city boasts a fine performing arts center

Recent Examples on the Web And the Mother Ginger divertissement had to be omitted altogether, since there was no way to fit eight older Polichinelles under her skirt.

Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021 This season, the Act 2 pas de quatre, a speedy and demanding divertissement for three women and one man, was cut to help streamline the ballet.

New York Times, 25 Feb. 2020 Historical revisionism as an academic divertissement is corrupting, muddling the intellects of generations.

Jakub Grygiel, National Review, 8 Nov. 2019 Festive music is suddenly heard as the people celebrate Thésée’s safe return in an ironic divertissement.

George Loomis, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2018 Whole numbers were excised, though Prokofiev was able to salvage some of the divertissements elsewhere in the score.

Joshua Barone, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018 With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios, and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements.

Alastair Macaulay, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2018 With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements.

Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2018 See More

单词	divertissement
释义	divertissement noun di·ver·tisse·ment di-ˈvər-tə-smənt -təz-, French dē-ver-tē-smäⁿ plural divertissements di-ˈvər-tə-smən(t)s -təz-, dē-ver-tē-smäⁿ(z) 1 : a dance sequence or short ballet usually used as an interlude 2 : divertimento sense 1 3 : diversion, entertainment Did you know? Divertissement can mean "diversion" in both English and French, and it probably won't surprise you to learn that "divertissement" and "diversion" can be traced back to the same Latin root : divertere, meaning "to turn in opposite directions." Early uses of "divertissement" in English often occurred in musical contexts, particularly opera and ballet, describing light sequences that entertained but did little to further the story. (The word's Italian cousin, divertimento, is used in a similar way.) Today "divertissement" can refer to any kind of amusement or pastime, specifically one that provides a welcome distraction from what is burdensome or distressing. Synonyms delight distraction diversion entertainment fun pleasure recreation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences for visitors seeking more cerebral divertissement, the city boasts a fine performing arts center Recent Examples on the Web And the Mother Ginger divertissement had to be omitted altogether, since there was no way to fit eight older Polichinelles under her skirt. Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021 This season, the Act 2 pas de quatre, a speedy and demanding divertissement for three women and one man, was cut to help streamline the ballet. New York Times, 25 Feb. 2020 Historical revisionism as an academic divertissement is corrupting, muddling the intellects of generations. Jakub Grygiel, National Review, 8 Nov. 2019 Festive music is suddenly heard as the people celebrate Thésée’s safe return in an ironic divertissement. George Loomis, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2018 Whole numbers were excised, though Prokofiev was able to salvage some of the divertissements elsewhere in the score. Joshua Barone, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018 With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios, and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements. Alastair Macaulay, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2018 With the young Queen Victoria often in the audience, the world’s foremost ballerinas appeared there, sometimes in duets, trios and quartets, with Perrot making creative breakthroughs in terms of both narrative ballet and pure-dance divertissements. Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2018 See More Word History Etymology French, literally, diversion, from divertiss- (stem of divertir) First Known Use circa 1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1 divertissement noun as in entertainment someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment for visitors seeking more cerebral divertissement, the city boasts a fine performing arts center Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance entertainment diversion recreation delight fun pleasure activity distraction picnic pastime festivity lark merrymaking romp gambol rollicking jollification revelry rollick escape jollity frolic game frolicking revel gaiety hilarity carousing conviviality gayety fling spree whoopee reveling time killer riot binge revelling scream laugh Antonyms & Near Antonyms bore drag downer bummer killjoy party pooper
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