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Synonyms for entertainment

noun

  1. The act of amusing

    amusement, diversion, recreation, fun, enjoyment, merriment, divertissement (French), pleasure, delight, cheer, sport, play, frolic, pastime, revelry, merrymaking, relaxation, distraction, escape, regalement.

    Antonyms tediousness, boredom*, ennui.

  2. Something intended to entertain

    performance, show, play, production, presentation, stage show, floor show, cabaret, party, fete, feast, banquet, picnic, television, motion picture, movie, the movies, sport, dance, concert, reception, treat, game, surprise, hootenanny, refection, refreshment, spectacle, extravaganza; see also party 1, performance 2, show 2.

See entertainment in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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