1 : amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc. [noncount] ▪ Entertainment was provided by jugglers. ▪ plays, movies, and other forms of entertainment ▪ They played games in the evening for entertainment. [count] ▪ plays, movies, and other entertainments 2 [noncount] : the act of amusing or entertaining people
▪ They hired a band for the entertainment of the guests. [=to entertain the guests]
▪ They hired a band for the entertainment of the guests. [=to entertain the guests]







