noun · neutral
entertainment
UK/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/US/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/en·ter·TAIN·ment
Band 6-7speakingtask2
activities, performances, or media that amuse or interest people
Examples
“Live concerts are a popular form of entertainment.”
“The city invested in entertainment venues to boost tourism.”
“Many people use streaming services for cheap entertainment at home.”
Band 8 sentence
“The entertainment industry has diversified: streaming platforms, live events and immersive experiences now coexist to meet a wide range of tastes.”
Collocations
- provide entertainment
- entertainment industry
- family entertainment
Word family
entertain verbentertainer nounentertaining adjective
Common mistakes
fun→entertainment
Say it for a higher band
5fun→6amusement→7+entertainment
Synonyms
amusement
recreation
Easily confused
amusement
“Watching cartoons is a simple form of amusement for many children.”
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