The Meaning of the Word ‘Entertaiment’

Entertaiment

Entertaiment

Something that affords pleasure, diversion, or amusement: a play, a sporting event, or a crossword puzzle. The entertainment of children often mimics adult activities, such as watching performances (on TV); prepares them for future responsibilities, such as child rearing or social interaction (through dolls, pets and group games); or develops skills, such as motor skills (needed for sports and music). Entertainment is often abbreviated to entmt. You may see this abbreviation on fliers or in industry news publications where space is at a premium.

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online sources to illustrate the meaning of the word ‘Entertaiment.’ Click on the phrases to see full contexts.

This is the first of three articles about the history of this name.