Entertaiment is a word used for providing people with pleasure, amusement, and enjoyment. It can be achieved in many ways such as by watching movies, television shows, and series, listening to music, playing musical instruments, reading books and poetry, playing sports and games, or appreciating visual art. These examples have been automatically compiled from various online sources, and may not reflect the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Click on a collocation to see more examples of the word.
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