Words / B1

ent-uh-TAYNM-uh-nt/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

Entertainment is shows, films, and other amusements (often uncountable): live entertainment; the entertainment industry. Entertain is the verb. Fun is everyday. Do not write “an entertainment” for every gig — a piece of entertainment or entertainment is neater. Licensing: live entertainment past hours.

Meaning

Shows, films, and other things that amuse people (uncountable in many uses).

Examples

• “Live entertainment in the square ran past the licensed hours.”
• “The budget for entertainment was cut, which is the industry sense.”

Good to know

Uncountable: entertainment; live entertainment. Verb: entertain. Everyday: fun. Industry: entertainment industry. Licensing and festivals.

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