First Known Use: circa 1728
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divertissement
noun di·ver·tisse·ment \di-ˈvər-təs-mənt, -təz-, F dē-ver-tē-smäⁿ\
plural divertissements \-mən(t)s, -smäⁿ(z)\
Definition of DIVERTISSEMENT
1
: a dance sequence or short ballet usually used as an interlude
2
: divertimento 1
3
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Origin of DIVERTISSEMENT
French, literally, diversion, from divertiss- (stem of divertir)
Related to DIVERTISSEMENT
- Synonyms
- delight, distraction, diversion, fun, entertainment, pleasure, recreation
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