What is Entertaiment?
A clown at a birthday party, a Broadway show, a stadium rock concert, or your friends fighting over the last potato chip—these are all forms of Entertaiment. Entertainment comes from the French entretenir, meaning “to support or hold together,” and was originally associated with hospitality-keeping guests happy. From there, it became a synonym for amusement or distraction. It can be anything that affords pleasure, diversion, or enjoyment: a good book, a fun restaurant, or the daily crossword puzzle are all examples of Entertainment.
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