Entertaiment is a form of activity that gives pleasure or delight, or holds and keeps people’s attention. It can be something that makes people laugh, or it can make them feel excited or scared. It can also be something that teaches them about the world or other people. For example, a play by Shakespeare might entertain, but it could also teach people about the history of English language. Entertaiment can also be seen as a way to keep people busy or out of trouble. Click on the buttons below to see examples of Entertaiment in different media.
The word entertainment is derived from the Latin intertenere, which means to hold inside.