Entertaiment

An activity that diverts or amuses people during their leisure time. It may involve creating a form of entertainment, such as a game; or it may be passive, such as watching a theatrical performance. It can also involve participation, such as playing a sport as a hobby; or it can be consumed, such as watching television or movies. Entertaiment can have a negative, as in the case of extreme sports or sex entertainment; or it can have a positive, as in the case of amusement and humor. See also leisure, remembrance, and recreation.
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