Entertainment Definition & Meaning

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Entertainment

Entertainment Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Entertainment? [n] an activity that entertains Synonyms \| Synonyms for Entertainment: amusement Related Terms \| Find terms related to Entertainment: amusement \| animal pleasure \| ball \| benefit \| bill \| blowout \| board \| bodily pleasure \| carnal delight \| cocktail party \| coffee klatch \| comfort \| content \| contentment \| costume party \| coziness \| creature comforts \| debut \| dinner \| dinner party \| distraction \| diversion \| divertisement \| divertissement \| donation party \| ease \| endpleasure \| enjoyment \| euphoria \| exhibit \| exhibition \| extravaganza \| farewell performance \| feed \| festivity \| flesh show \| forepleasure \| fruition \| fun \| garden party \| gratification \| great satisfaction \| gusto \| hearty enjoyment \| hen party \| house party \| house-raising \| housewarming \| intellectual pleasure \| joie de vivre \| Kaffeeklatsch \| keen pleasure \| kicks \| lawn party \| luxury \| mask \| masque \| masquerade \| masquerade party \| meal \| meat \| mess \| mirth \| pageant \| party \| passe-temps \| pastime \| performance \| physical pleasure \| play \| pleasure \| premiere \| presentation \| presentment \| production \| quiet pleasure \| recreation \| refection \| refreshment \| regalement \| relaxation \| relief \| relish \| repas \| repast \| satisfaction \| self-gratification \| self-indulgence \| sensual pleasure \| sensuous pleasure \| sexual pleasure \| shindig \| shindy \| show \| shower \| smoker \| solace \| spectacle \| spectacular \| sport \| spread \| stag \| stag party \| stage presentation \| surprise party \| swan song \| sweetness of life \| table \| theatrical performance \| titillation \| treat \| tryout \| voluptuousness \| well-being \| zest See Also \| beguilement \| distraction \| diversion \| extravaganza \| recreation \| show Entertainment In Webster's Dictionary \En`ter*tain"ment\, n. [Cf. OF. entretenement.] 1. The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general. The entertainment of Christ by faith. --Baxter. The sincere entertainment and practice of the precepts of the gospel. --Bp. Sprat. 2. That which entertains, or with which one is entertained; as: (a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of a guest; especially, provision for the table; a hospitable repast; a feast; a formal or elegant meal. (b) That which engages the attention agreeably, amuses or diverts, whether in private, as by conversation, etc., or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement. Theatrical entertainments conducted with greater elegance and refinement. --Prescott. 3. Admission into service; service. Some band of strangers in the adversary's entertainment. --Shak. 4. Payment of soldiers or servants; wages. [Obs.] The entertainment of the general upon his first arrival was but six shillings and eight pence. --Sir J. Davies. Syn: Amusement; diversion; recreation; pastime; sport; feast; banquet; repast; carousal.

Entertainment Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Entertainment?

[n] an activity that entertains

Synonyms | Synonyms for Entertainment: amusement

Entertainment In Webster's Dictionary

\En`ter*tain"ment\, n. [Cf. OF. entretenement.]
1. The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or
   cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or
   treatment, in general.

         The entertainment of Christ by faith. --Baxter.

         The sincere entertainment and practice of the
         precepts of the gospel.               --Bp. Sprat.

2. That which entertains, or with which one is entertained;
   as:
   (a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of a
       guest; especially, provision for the table; a
       hospitable repast; a feast; a formal or elegant meal.
   (b) That which engages the attention agreeably, amuses or
       diverts, whether in private, as by conversation, etc.,
       or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement.

             Theatrical entertainments conducted with greater
             elegance and refinement.          --Prescott.

3. Admission into service; service.

         Some band of strangers in the adversary's
         entertainment.                        --Shak.

4. Payment of soldiers or servants; wages. [Obs.]

         The entertainment of the general upon his first
         arrival was but six shillings and eight pence. --Sir
                                               J. Davies.

Syn: Amusement; diversion; recreation; pastime; sport; feast;
     banquet; repast; carousal.

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