Articles about Entertaiment
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From the Old French entretenement, from the verb entertain (see entice). Anything affording pleasure or diversion; amusement: a good crossword puzzle is entertainment for many people; a play, opera, or concert provides entertainment for thousands. The word can also refer to a specialized activity, such as a ceremony, celebration, religious festival, or satire. Click on a collocation to see more examples.