the act of entertaining; agreeable occupation for the mind; diversion; amusement

Solving the daily crossword puzzle is an entertainment for many.

something affording pleasure, diversion, or amusement, esp. a performance of some kind

The highlight of the ball was an elaborate entertainment.

hospitable provision for the needs and wants of guests.

a divertingly adventurous, comic, or picaresque novel.

Obsolete . maintenance in service.

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chore , drudgery , labor , task , work

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ball * , bash * , big time * , blast * , blow out * , celebration , cheer , clambake , delight , dissipation , distraction , diversion , divertissement , enjoyment , feast , frolic , fun , fun and games , gaiety , game , good time , grins , high time * , laughs , leisure activity , lots of laughs , merriment , merrymaking , party , pastime , picnic , play , recreation , regalement , relaxation , relief , revelry , satisfaction , shindig * , sport , spree , surprise , treat , wingding , amusement , banquet , collation , concert , extravaganza , fair , festivity , function , gala , hobby , junket , opera , performance , pleasure , reception , revue , show