noun · neutral
entertainment
UK/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/US/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/en·ter·TAIN·ment
activities, performances or shows that people enjoy in order to relax or have fun
Examples
“Live entertainment at the festival included bands and street performers.”
“She works in entertainment and often arranges concerts.”
“Online platforms have changed how people consume entertainment.”
Band 8 sentence
“I usually look for small-scale live entertainment like acoustic gigs or comedy nights because they feel more intimate than big concerts.”
Collocations
- live entertainment
- source of entertainment
- entertainment industry
Word family
Common mistakes
I like entertainments.→I like entertainment.
The entertainments last night were great.→The entertainment last night was great.
Say it for a higher band
5fun→6enjoyment→7+entertainment
Synonyms
amusement
Easily confused
recreation
“Public parks offer various forms of recreation for families.”
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