Thesaurus
entertainment
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of ENTERTAINMENT
1
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public <we didn't stay for the featured entertainment because we don't care for comedy acts> <the film is purely for entertainment and not meant to be taken seriously>
Related Words nightlife, show business; delectation, delight, enjoyment, joy, mirth; gratification, relaxation, relief, satisfaction; exhibition, performance, presentation, presentment, production, show, spectacle; escapism
2
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment <what do you do for entertainment in this town?>
Related Words escape, pastime, time killer; binge, fling, frolic, gambol, lark, revel, rollick, romp, spree; frolicking, rollicking; carousing, conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), hilarity, jollification, jollity, merrymaking, reveling (or revelling), revelry, whoopee; picnic; laugh, riot, scream; activity, game
Near Antonyms killjoy, party pooper
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up entertainment? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).