Synonyms for entertainment
ˌɛn tərˈteɪn mənten·ter·tain·ment

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1. entertainment

   Entertainment and recreation imply thought and mental occupation, tho in an agreeable, refreshing way; they are therefore words of a high order. Entertainment, apart from its special senses of a public performance or a social party, and predominantly even there, is used of somewhat mirthful mental delight; recreation may, and usually does, combine the mental with the physical. Amusement and pastime are nearly equivalent, the latter probably the lighter word; many slight things may be pastimes which we should hardly dignify by the name of amusements. Sports are almost wholly on the physical plane, tho involving a certain grade of mental action; fox-hunting, horse-racing, and baseball are sports. Certain sports may afford entertainment or recreation to certain persons, according to their individual tastes; but entertainment and recreation are capable of a meaning so high as never to be approached by any meaning of sport. Cheer may be very quiet, as the cheer of a bright fire to an aged traveler; merriment is with liveliness and laughter; fun and frolic are apt to be boisterous. Amusement is a form of enjoyment, but enjoyment may be too keen to be called amusement. Compare synonyms for ENTERTAIN.

   Synonyms:
   amusement, cheer, delight, diversion, enjoyment, frolic, fun, merriment, pastime, pleasure, recreation, sport

   Antonyms:
   ennui, fatigue, labor, lassitude, toil, weariness, work

Princeton's WordNetRate this synonym:4.0 / 1 vote

1. entertainment, amusementnoun

   an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

   Synonyms:
   amusement

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1. • Diversion

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1. diversionnoun

   to divert someone’s attention

   paul sought diversion to stop worrying about his problems

   Submitted by albertosanchezmd on April 10, 2022  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. entertainmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   hospitable treatment

2. entertainmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   feast, banquet, treat, COLLATION, festival

3. entertainmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   amusement, diversion, recreation, pastime

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. entertainmentnoun

   Synonyms:
   diversion, amusement, recreation, pastime, play, divertissement, banquet, junket, feast, collation

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "entertainment":

   amusement, recreation, entertainments, leisure, recreational, entertaining, fun, spectacle, distraction, receptions, spectacles

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1. Chance The Rapper:

   I’m extremely excited to be continuing the work of the Chicagoist, an integral local platform for Chicago news, events and entertainment, wNYC’s commitment to finding homes for the -ist brands, including Chicagoist, was an essential part of continuing the legacy and integrity of the site. I look forward to re-launching it and bringing the people of Chicago an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and content.

2. Kristan Hawkins:

   The entertainment industrys obsession with abortion is blinding them to the reality that more and more Americans consider themselves pro-life and support limits on abortion, the story that Hollywood tries to tell about simple abortion decisions are in conflict with the reality that people know from their own lives. Abortions harm women, many of whom would have kept the baby if they had known more about their options.

3. Carolyn Spencer Brown:

   Every time I stay in a hotel, even fabulous hotels, I’m reminded of the value that cruises represent. Certainly, the more inclusive nature of a cruise, in which entertainment, kids clubs, twice-daily cabin service, three square meals and then some, are part of the fare you pay, as is transportation from port to port.

4. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Poetry has been a source of entertainment for centuries, whether through spoken word performances, recitations, or written works.

5. Kota Kai:

   I feel it’s entertainment that is bound to include rules, it’s like ‘when in Rome, do as the Romans do.’ Ramen is a form of entertainment.’.