noun

entertainment

entertainment, amusement

Movies are a popular form of entertainment.

Films are a popular form of entertainment.

The hotel offers evening entertainment for its guests.

The hotel offers evening entertainment for its guests.

((entertainment)) amusement, recreation Films are a popular form of entertainment.

Synonyms: amusement, recreation, fun, leisure

From the verb 'entertain' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', indicating an action or its result.

The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun representing the action or result. So, entertainment is the result of being entertained.

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