What Is Entertaiment?

Entertaiment is a diverse field that includes many forms of play, celebration, and performance. It can include activities that are designed for one person, a couple, or a group of people; it may be formal or informal; it can be serious or playful. It can also be culturally specific, based on a festival, ceremony, religious holiday, or other event; it can vary across different media, and it can change with the times. These examples have been programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word and do not reflect the opinions of Merriam-Webster or its editors.