plural entertainments
1
: amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc.
Entertainment was provided by jugglers.
plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment
They played games in the evening for entertainment.
plays, movies, and other entertainments
2
: the act of amusing or entertaining people
They hired a band for the entertainment of the guests. [=to entertain the guests]
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/entertainment. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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