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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEntertainment
/ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
"The hotel offers live music and other evening entertainment." - 2
An event, performance, or activity designed to interest and amuse people.
"Children's entertainment is a rapidly growing sector of the media industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English word 'entertainen', originating from Old French 'entretenir' (to hold together, maintain, entertain), composed of 'entre-' (among) and 'tenir' (to hold). Over time, the meaning shifted from providing hospitality or maintenance to occupying someone's attention agreeably or providing diversion and amusement.
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divertissement
Transliteration: di.vɛʁ.tis.mɑ̃
"Le festival offre de la musique, du théâtre et divers divertissements."
Unterhaltung
Transliteration: /ʊntɐˈhaltʊŋ/
"Das Programm bietet großartige musikalische Unterhaltung für alle."
divertimento
Transliteration: /di.ver.tiˈmɛn.to/
"Cercano sempre nuove forme di divertimento per il fine settimana."
entretenimiento
Transliteration: /en.tɾe.te.niˈmjen.to/
"El parque temático ofrece entretenimiento para toda la familia."
entretenimento
Transliteration: /ẽ.tɾe.tẽ.niˈmẽ.tu/
"A cidade oferece muitas opções de entretenimento à noite."
मनोरंजन
Transliteration: manoranjan
"यह फिल्म परिवार के लिए एक अच्छा मनोरंजन है।"
娱乐
Transliteration: yúlè
"看电影是我最喜欢的娱乐方式。"
오락
Transliteration: orak
"그 도시는 다양한 오락 시설을 갖추고 있습니다."
娯楽
Transliteration: goraku
"週末にはさまざまな娯楽を楽しんでいます。"
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