Definitions for Entertainment
ˌɛn tərˈteɪn məntEn·ter·tain·ment

Princeton's WordNet(3.83 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. entertainment, amusement(noun)

   an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

Wiktionary(2.83 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. entertainment(Noun)

   An activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

   Etymology: From entretenement; see entertain.

2. entertainment(Noun)

   a show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others

   Etymology: From entretenement; see entertain.

3. entertainment(Noun)

   maintenance or support

   Etymology: From entretenement; see entertain.

4. entertainment(Noun)

   Admission into service; service.

   Etymology: From entretenement; see entertain.

5. entertainment(Noun)

   Payment of soldiers or servants; wages.

   Etymology: From entretenement; see entertain.

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Entertainment(noun)

   the act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general

2. Entertainment(noun)

   that which entertains, or with which one is entertained; as: (a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of a guest; especially, provision for the table; a hospitable repast; a feast; a formal or elegant meal. (b) That which engages the attention agreeably, amuses or diverts, whether in private, as by conversation, etc., or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement

3. Entertainment(noun)

   admission into service; service

4. Entertainment(noun)

   payment of soldiers or servants; wages

Freebase(3.60 / 10 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Entertainment

   Entertainment is something that holds the attention and interest of an audience, or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousands of years specifically for the purpose of keeping an audience's attention. Although people's attention is held by different things, because individuals have different preferences in entertainment, most forms are recognisable and familiar. Storytelling, music, drama, dance, and different kinds of performance exist in all cultures, were supported in royal courts, developed into sophisticated forms and over time became available to all citizens. The process has been accelerated in modern times by an entertainment industry which records and sells entertainment products. Entertainment evolves and can be adapted to suit any scale, ranging from an individual who chooses a private entertainment from a now enormous array of pre-recorded products; to a banquet adapted for two; to any size or type of party, with appropriate music and dance; to performances intended for thousands; and even for a global audience. The experience of being entertained has come to be strongly associated with amusement, so that one common understanding of the idea is fun and laughter, although many entertainments have a serious purpose. This may be the case in the various forms of ceremony, celebration, religious festival, or satire for example. Hence, there is the possibility that what appears as entertainment may also be a means of achieving insight or intellectual growth.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Entertainment' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4569

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Entertainment' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4167

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Entertainment' in Nouns Frequency: #1694

How to pronounce Entertainment?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Entertainment in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Entertainment in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Entertainment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Entertainment in a Sentence

1. Jeff Goolsby:

   I understand that a lot of what Trump is saying is a little bombastic. It's a little put on. It's for entertainment.

2. Rita Mae Brown:

   Moral passion without entertainment is propaganda, and entertainment without moral passion is television.

3. Phil Harrison:

   Bridging those two worlds together is not just the future of multiplayer, but it's the future of entertainment broadcasting.

4. Lauren Lindsay:

   It was pure entertainment.

5. Makaziwe Mandela:

   My father spent his life fighting for freedom and equality, my family and I are very excited to partner with Sugar23 on Mandela Media. Sugar23 and DMA United not only believe in my father's values but are also incredibly passionate about sharing those beliefs with people across the world through art, culture and entertainment.

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