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en·ter·tain·ment

Pronounced:

/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnmənt/Listen to audio

Function:

noun

Inflected forms:

plural en·ter·tain·ments

Meaning:

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]
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