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Entertainment: Definition, Usage & Industry Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：leisure activities (entertainment)
entertainment
/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
n.
Things you do for fun, like watching movies, playing games, or seeing a show, that make you happy and relaxed.
leisure activities
➕
/ˈlɛʒər ækˈtɪvətiz/
n.
This meaning refers to enjoyable activities people engage in during their free time for relaxation and pleasure.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'inter-' (among) + 'tenere' (to hold). Means to hold interest among people.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of ENTERing a TAINment (a train) of fun, carrying loads of amusement.
📖 Example
We found plenty of family-friendly entertainment at the resort, including a kids' movie night and a game arcade.
We discovered many forms of leisure activities suitable for families at the holiday village.
🔗 Collocations
a source of entertainment – something that provides amusement
live entertainment – performances seen in person, like concerts or plays
digital entertainment – enjoyment derived from digital media like video games or streaming
🔄 Synonyms
amusement (n.) – The state or experience of finding something funny or enjoyable.
recreation (n.) – Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
pastime (n.) – An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work.
🚫 Antonyms
work (n.) – Activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a purpose, often as a duty.
🌱 Derivatives
entertain (v.) – To provide someone with amusement or enjoyment.
entertainer (n.) – A person, such as a singer or comedian, whose job is to entertain others.
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'entertainment' evolved from the idea of 'holding someone's attention between tasks' (from Latin 'inter tenere'). It first meant to receive and host guests, later extending to providing amusement and diversion. Today, the 'entertainment industry' is a major global economic sector.
Meaning 2：the entertainment business (entertainment)
entertainment
/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
n.
The big industry or business that creates fun things like movies, TV shows, music, and games for people to enjoy.
the entertainment business
➕
/ði ɪnˈtɜːtənmənt ˈbɪznəs/
n.
This meaning refers to the vast commercial sector involved in the production and distribution of amusement and cultural products.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
He dreams of working in the entertainment industry, perhaps as a film director or a game developer.
He aspires to have a career within the entertainment business.
🔗 Collocations
the entertainment industry – the collective businesses that provide entertainment
entertainment law – a legal field dealing with contracts and rights in media
entertainment value – the degree to which something is amusing or engaging
🔄 Synonyms
show business (n.) – The industry involved in providing public entertainment, such as theater, films, and television.
media industry (n.) – The sector encompassing the creation and distribution of content through various channels.
leisure industry (n.) – Businesses that provide products and services for people's free time.
🌱 Derivatives
entertaining (adj.) – Amusing and enjoyable.
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