Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Activities or performances designed to amuse or engage people's interests and provide enjoyment.
Entertainment
/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The movie was great entertainment for the kids.Music is her favorite form of entertainment.
Etymology:
"Entertainment" originated in the late 15th century from the French word entretenir, which means to hold together or to keep up. This is derived from Old French entre meaning among and tenir meaning to hold. The sense of entertainment as diversion for amusement is from late 17th century.
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