entertainment
Something pleasantly diverting
Entertainment is anything that holds attention in an enjoyable way—a movie, a concert, a party trick.
The word covers both the activity and the industry that produces it: the entertainment business, That's entertainment!
To entertain guests is to host them; entertainment in this sense means hospitality, including food and drink provided.
Amusement or pleasure
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- enjoymentState of relishing something
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- diversionRedirection of attention
recreation · games · joy · playfulness · merriment · escapism · delight · jokes
Venue for live drama
- stageRaised performance platform
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
monologue · rehearsal · playwright · Broadway · musical · ballet · opera · cabaret
Recorded visual narrative
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- directorOne who leads
- screenplayFilm's written blueprint
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
premiere · sequel · actor · actress · Hollywood · Bollywood · Nollywood · boxoffice
Live musical performance
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- lyricsWritten words for music
- albumUnified collection of recordings
genre · singer · band · orchestra · symphony · composer · DJ · playlist
Explosive light displays
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
pageantry · extravaganza · gala · fanfare · ceremony · celebration · pyrotechnics · float
Ordered set of related items
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- episodeSerialized content unit
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
network · ratings · binge-watching · primetime · talkshow · gameshow · soap-opera · documentary
Place for getaways
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- casinoFacility for wagering
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
- venuePlace of occurrence
ticket · VIP · all-inclusive · amenities · excursion · tour · attraction · rollercoaster
Real-time digital delivery
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- podcastEpisodic digital audio series
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- magazineBound periodical with articles
content · viral · platform · subscription · on-demand · download · algorithm · recommendation
Organization with membership
- DJMusic mixer performer
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
- barDrinking establishment
- loungeComfortable waiting room
nightclub · disco · rave · cocktails · karaoke · pub · venue · bouncer
Interactive electronic entertainment
- consoleComfort in distress
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
streaming · Twitch · gameplay · controller · VR · tabletop · casino · slot-machine
Creative professional's workspace
- producerOne who makes things
- agentOne who acts independently
- talentInborn aptitude
- contractEnforceable written agreement
royalties · syndication · distribution · residuals · greenlight · development · production · post-production
fun
Amusement or pleasure
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- enjoymentState of relishing something
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
diversion · recreation · games · joy · playfulness · merriment · escapism · delight · jokes · banter
theater
Venue for live drama
- stageRaised performance platform
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
curtain · monologue · rehearsal · playwright · Broadway · musical · ballet · opera · cabaret · burlesque
movie
Recorded visual narrative
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- directorOne who leads
- screenplayFilm's written blueprint
cinematography · premiere · sequel · actor · actress · Hollywood · Bollywood · Nollywood · boxoffice · trailer
concert
Live musical performance
album · genre · singer · band · orchestra · symphony · composer · DJ · playlist · festival
fireworks
Explosive light displays
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
circus · pageantry · extravaganza · gala · fanfare · ceremony · celebration · pyrotechnics · float · procession
series
Ordered set of related items
streaming · network · ratings · binge-watching · primetime · talkshow · gameshow · soap-opera · documentary · pilot
resort
Place for getaways
venue · ticket · VIP · all-inclusive · amenities · excursion · tour · attraction · rollercoaster · arcade
streaming
Real-time digital delivery
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- podcastEpisodic digital audio series
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
magazine · content · viral · platform · subscription · on-demand · download · algorithm · recommendation · binge
club
Organization with membership
lounge · nightclub · disco · rave · cocktails · karaoke · pub · venue · bouncer · VIP
videogame
Interactive electronic entertainment
- consoleComfort in distress
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
multiplayer · streaming · Twitch · gameplay · controller · VR · tabletop · casino · slot-machine · poker
studio
Creative professional's workspace
contract · royalties · syndication · distribution · residuals · greenlight · development · production · post-production · marketing
star
Luminous astronomical object
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidSensationalist newspaper format
red-carpet · autograph · fan · gossip · interview · publicity · scandal · entourage · Grammy · Oscar
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- leisurerecreation, pastimes, downtime, free time, relaxation
- pleasurepleasure, enjoyment, delight, gratification, contentment
- recreationgames, sports, fun, play, swimming
- topicsnature, health, sports, science, politics
- festivitiesparty, parades, celebration, carnivals, festival
entertainmentboredom
Weary disinterest from monotony
ennui · apathy · disinterest · indifference · listlessness
- adult entertainmentSexually explicit media
- entertainment systemAudio-visual equipment grouping
- home entertainmentAudio-visual systems for residences
- entertainment centerFurniture for electronics display
- entertainment industryCommercial arts and media sector
- live entertainmentIn-person performances for audiences