Entertaiment is entertainment that appeals to the senses, amuses, diverts, or gratifies. It can include activities such as watching movies, listening to music, attending concerts, playing games, or socializing. It can also be a way to escape from everyday routines and experiences, or simply to enjoy a change of pace or scenery. Click on a collocation to see more examples.
The word entertainment is derived from the Latin intertenere, and the Indo-European root ten. It is a broad and diverse subject, and many familiar forms have developed over time to cross over different media and appeal to larger audiences.