Articles About “Entertaiment”

Articles About “Entertaiment”

Articles About “Entertaiment”

An agreeable occupation for the mind, a diversion or an amusement. Playing a game of cards or solving the daily crossword puzzle is entertainment for many people. Entertaiment can be a form of education, as when children’s games teach them about social interaction (through dolls and group games) or develop motor skills needed for music and sports. Or it can have a serious purpose, as in religious festivals, ceremonies, or satire. It can also have an aesthetic effect, as in paintings or theater.

You may see the word entertainment abbreviated to entmt on a flier or in industry news publications, but it is not commonly used in general writing.

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