entertainment
UK: ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt | US: ˌen.t̬ɚˈteɪn.mənt
n. the act of providing amusement or enjoyment to an audience
n. performances or activities designed to engage and delight people
n. a form of diversion or recreation
entertainment = enter<among> + tain<hold> + ment<noun suffix>
- enter (from Latin inter, meaning "among" or "between")
- tain (from Latin tenere, meaning "to hold" or "to keep")
- ment (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or resulting state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "entertainment" traces back to the Old French entretenir, meaning "to hold together" or "to maintain." The Latin roots inter (among) and tenere (to hold) combine to suggest the idea of "holding someone’s attention among distractions." Over time, it evolved to specifically denote activities that amuse or engage an audience, reflecting its modern sense of diversion or enjoyment.
The circus provides excellent entertainment for families.
Streaming platforms have revolutionized the entertainment industry.
She pursued a career in entertainment as a stand-up comedian.
The festival offered a variety of entertainment, from music to theater.
Board games are a classic form of home entertainment.