entertainment
gb/ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/ us/ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
A2
English
~ 800
szórakozás, szórakoztató program, szórakoztatóipar
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] enjoys [entertainment]
The festival offered a wide range of entertainment for all ages.
A fesztivál minden korosztály számára sokféle szórakozási lehetőséget kínált.
Movies are my favorite form of entertainment.
A filmek a kedvenc szórakozási formám.
The cruise ship has nightly entertainment in the main hall.
Street performers provided entertainment for passersby.
Music is a universal form of entertainment.
Learner examples
We watched a show for entertainment.
Szórakozásképpen megnéztünk egy műsort.
The park has games for entertainment.
A parkban szórakozásra játékok is vannak.
Music is good entertainment.
The school play gave us entertainment.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'entertainment' (an activity or thing) with 'entertaining' (an adjective describing something).
Meaning
things that amuse people
Collocations
live entertainment
|family entertainment
|form of entertainment
|source of entertainment
|entertainment industry
Synonyms
amusement (A slightly more playful or lighthearted term for things that make people happy.)
|
recreation (More general; includes rest and hobbies, not just shows or performances.)
Antonyms
boredom (The feeling of having nothing interesting to do or watch.)
Themes
leisure
|culture
|media
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|communication
Definition
Things like shows, games, or events that make people happy or interested.
Activities, performances, or events intended to amuse, interest, or engage an audience.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
the [entertainment] industry
She works in the entertainment industry as a talent agent.
Tehetségügynökként dolgozik a szórakoztatóiparban.
Streaming has changed the way the entertainment business operates.
A streaming megváltoztatta a szórakoztatóipar működését.
Entertainment companies invest heavily in new talent.
Learner examples
He works in the entertainment industry.
A szórakoztatóiparban dolgozik.
The entertainment company made a new movie.
A szórakoztatóipari cég új filmet készített.
Many people want jobs in entertainment.
Meaning
industry making amusement content
Collocations
entertainment industry
|entertainment company
|entertainment business
Synonyms
show business (Informal term focusing on performance-based sectors like theater and film.)
Themes
business
|media
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definition
The business that makes movies, music, and shows for people to enjoy.
The business sector that produces and distributes performances, shows, films, music, and other amusement-related products.
Grammar
Dictionary form
entertainment
IPA
GB/ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
US/ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
Syllables & stress
en - ter - tain - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: entertainment
- Plural: entertainment, entertainments
Word family
Forms
entertainments
noun
Core family
Related words
entertainingly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unentertaining
adjective
Expressions
family entertainment
1/fˈæmɪli ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
shows for all ages
Fun activities or shows that are good for both children and adults.
Examples
- The park offers plenty of family entertainment options.
- That movie is perfect family entertainment.
form of entertainment
1/fˈɔɹm əv ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
type of amusement activity
A kind of activity that makes people happy or interested.
Examples
- Reading is my favorite form of entertainment.
- Video games are a popular form of entertainment worldwide.
light entertainment
1/lˈaɪt ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
fun but not serious content
TV or radio shows that are fun and easy to watch, not serious.
Examples
- The channel mainly broadcasts light entertainment in the evenings.
- After work, I prefer some light entertainment instead of heavy dramas.
live entertainment
1/lˈaɪv ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
real-time performance for audience
Shows or music performed directly in front of people, not recorded.
Examples
- The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday night.
- Live entertainment adds energy to any event.
source of entertainment
1/sˈɔɹs əv ˌɛntɚtˈeɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
provider of amusement activities
Something or someone that gives fun or interest to people.
Examples
- Pets can be a great source of entertainment.
- His stories were our main source of entertainment during the trip.