Word
Definitions
01general amusement
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling of being amused or the general activity of having fun through shows, music, or games.
n. the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment. Uncountable in this abstract sense.
日本語:娯楽※
“The city offers plenty of entertainment for families, including parks and museums.”
“The cruise ship provides a wide variety of entertainment to ensure that passengers of all ages remain occupied during the long voyage.”
02a specific show
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a specific performance or show, like a play or a concert.
n. a specific performance, event, or activity designed to amuse an audience. Countable in this sense.
日本語:演芸※
Español:espectáculo
“The local school put on a musical entertainment for the parents.”
“The evening's entertainment consisted of a string quartet followed by a brief but impressive display of traditional folk dancing.”
Synonyms
03the industry
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the business of making films, television, and music.
n. the commercial industry devoted to producing and distributing media for public amusement.
日本語:エンターテインメント※
“She moved to Los Angeles to find a job in the entertainment industry.”
“Technological shifts have fundamentally altered the entertainment landscape, forcing traditional studios to compete with global streaming platforms.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “entertainment” in context.
Verb
01. look for entertainment
“Young people often go to the city center to look for entertainment.”
verb + prep + noun
02. provide entertainment
“The hotel provides entertainment for children every evening.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. cheap entertainment
“Walking in the park is a form of cheap entertainment for families.”
adj + noun
04. live entertainment
“The restaurant offers live entertainment, including a jazz band on Fridays.”
adj + noun
05. popular entertainment
“Cinema remains a very popular entertainment for people of all ages.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. entertainment industry
“Many actors hope to find a successful career in the entertainment industry.”
noun + noun
07. form of entertainment
“Video games have become a major form of entertainment in recent years.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. for entertainment
“He reads historical novels for entertainment during his commute.”
prep + noun
Etymology
From Middle English entretenement (“support, maintenance”), from Old French entretenement; see entertain. Morphologically entertain + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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