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Definition of entertainment noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

entertainment

noun
 
 
/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
 
/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
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  1.  
     [uncountable, countable] films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
    • radio, television and other forms of entertainment
    • There will be live entertainment at the party.
    • It was typical family entertainment.
    • It was not something you would watch for light entertainment.
    • A folk band provided the entertainment.
    • Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper.
    • the entertainment industry/business
    • The show was good entertainment value.
    see also home entertainment
    Synonyms entertainmententertainmentfun ▪ recreation ▪ relaxation ▪ play ▪ pleasure ▪ amusementThese are all words for things or activities used to entertain people when they are not working.entertainment films, television, music, etc. used to entertain people:
    • There are three bars, with live entertainment seven nights a week.
    fun (rather informal) behaviour or activities that are not serious but are meant to be enjoyed:
    • It wasn’t serious—it was all done in fun.
    • We didn’t mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun.
    • The lottery provides harmless fun for millions.
    recreation (rather formal) things people do for pleasure when they are not working:
    • His only form of recreation is playing football.
    relaxation (rather formal) things people do to rest and enjoy themselves when they are not working; the ability to relax:
    • I go hill-walking for relaxation.
     recreation or relaxation?Both these words can be used for a wide range of activities, physical and mental, but relaxation is sometimes used for gentler activities than recreation: I play the flute in a wind band for recreation. • I listen to music for relaxation. play things that people, especially children, do for pleasure rather than as work:
    • the happy sounds of children at play
    pleasure the activity of enjoying yourself, especially in contrast to working:
    • Are you in Paris for business or pleasure?
    amusement the fact of being entertained by something:
    • What do you do for amusement round here?
    Patterns
    • to do something for entertainment/​fun/​recreation/​relaxation/​pleasure/​amusement
    • to provide entertainment/​fun/​recreation/​relaxation/​amusement
    Extra Examples
    • It's pure entertainment and there's nothing wrong with that.
    • Movies were the new mass entertainment.
    • Passengers can enjoy free nightly entertainment.
    • Soaps like ‘Neighbours’ are pure entertainment and there is nothing wrong with that.
    • The films were bought chiefly for their entertainment value.
    • The hotel has a varied programme of nightly entertainment.
    • The leading piece of entertainment news in the US is the Oscars.
    • The television was his only source of entertainment.
    • They laid on lavish entertainment for their guests.
    • Tokyo's entertainment district
    • Vote for your top light entertainment show.
    • places of entertainment such as cinemas and theatres
    • stars from the world of entertainment
    • the half-time entertainment at football games
    • The stories will be judged purely on their entertainment value.
    • There was no TV or radio so we had to make our own entertainment.
    • the airline's in-flight entertainment channel
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • lavish
    • pure
    • good
    • …
    verb + entertainment
    • lay on
    • offer
    • provide
    • …
    entertainment + noun
    • business
    • company
    • industry
    • …
    preposition
    • for somebody’s entertainment
    phrases
    • a form of entertainment
    • a place of entertainment
    • a source of entertainment
    • …
    See full entry
  2. [uncountable] the act of providing people with somebody to interest them or make them laugh
    • Ladies and gentlemen, for your entertainment, we present Magic Man.
  3. [uncountable] the act of inviting people to eat or drink with you as your guests
    • a budget for the entertainment of clients
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • lavish
    • pure
    • good
    • …
    verb + entertainment
    • lay on
    • offer
    • provide
    • …
    entertainment + noun
    • business
    • company
    • industry
    • …
    preposition
    • for somebody’s entertainment
    phrases
    • a form of entertainment
    • a place of entertainment
    • a source of entertainment
    • …
    See full entry
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