B1noun 1K

Entertainment

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/"]/

Meaning of Entertainment

films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this

In simple words: Things that make you happy or keep you amused, like movies or music.

Entertainment in a sentence

• The movie provided great entertainment for the whole family.
• She works in the entertainment industry, producing live shows.
• Video games can be a fun form of entertainment during weekends.
• Many people enjoy entertainment such as theater and concerts.
• The festival offered a variety of entertainment options for all ages.
• He found entertainment in reading books and solving puzzles.
• Television and streaming services have changed the way we consume entertainment.

How to use Entertainment

Use 'entertainment' in discussions about movies, shows, and activities. It's suitable for both casual and formal contexts but can seem vague if not specified.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'enter + tainment' – entering a fun world of amusement.

Related words

Collocations with Entertainment

• lavish
• pure
• good
• lay on
• offer
• provide
• business
• company
• industry
• for somebody’s entertainment
• a form of entertainment
• a place of entertainment
• a source of entertainment
• lavish
• pure
• good
• lay on
• offer
• provide
• business
• company
• industry
• for somebody’s entertainment
• a form of entertainment
• a place of entertainment
• a source of entertainment

Synonyms for Entertainment

• amusement
• diversion
• recreation
• pastime
• leisure

Opposites of Entertainment

• boredom
• uninspiring
• disinterest

Common mistakes with Entertainment

• Confused with 'entertain' as a verb.
• Using 'entertainment' as a countable noun, e.g., saying 'an entertainment' instead of 'a piece of entertainment'.

Frequently asked questions about Entertainment

What does Entertainment mean?

Things that make you happy or keep you amused, like movies or music.

What is the definition of Entertainment?

films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this

How do you use Entertainment in a sentence?

The movie provided great entertainment for the whole family.

Can you give another example of Entertainment?

She works in the entertainment industry, producing live shows.

What are synonyms for Entertainment?

Common alternatives include amusement, diversion, recreation, pastime, leisure.

What is the opposite of Entertainment?

Opposite meanings include boredom, uninspiring, disinterest.

What words go with Entertainment?

It commonly pairs with lavish, pure, good, lay on, offer, provide, business, company, industry, for somebody’s entertainment, a form of entertainment, a place of entertainment, a source of entertainment, lavish, pure, good, lay on, offer, provide, business, company, industry, for somebody’s entertainment, a form of entertainment, a place of entertainment, a source of entertainment.

What are common mistakes when using Entertainment?

Confused with 'entertain' as a verb. Using 'entertainment' as a countable noun, e.g., saying 'an entertainment' instead of 'a piece of entertainment'.

How do you pronounce Entertainment?

US: /["/ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Entertainment?

Use 'entertainment' in discussions about movies, shows, and activities. It's suitable for both casual and formal contexts but can seem vague if not specified.

What CEFR level is Entertainment?

"Entertainment" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.