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entertainment
noun en·ter·tain·ment \ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt\
: amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc.
: the act of amusing or entertaining people
Full Definition of ENTERTAINMENT
1
: the act of entertaining
2
a archaic : maintenance, provision b obsolete : employment
3
a : amusement or diversion provided especially by performers <hired a band to provide entertainment> b : something diverting or engaging: as (1) : a public performance (2) : a usually light comic or adventure novel
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First Known Use of ENTERTAINMENT
15th century
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entertainment
noun en·ter·tain·ment \ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt\
Definition of ENTERTAINMENT for Kids
1
: the act of amusing or entertaining
2
: something (as a show) that is a form of amusement or recreation
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