Definition of "entertainment" in Englisch

noun

1. An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

2. A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.

3. (obsolete) Maintenance or support.

4. (obsolete) An admission into service; a service.

5. (obsolete) The payment of soldiers or servants; wages.

6. (obsolete) A reception; a (provision of) food to guests or travellers.