Entertaiment is the activity of amusing, occupying, or diverting people. It includes activities such as movies, music, sports, recreation, socializing, and a host of other pursuits. It offers an escape or diversion from the ordinary realities of daily life and can involve any form of recreation that creates pleasure and enjoyment. The word entertainment derives from the Latin inter tenere, from the prefix inter meaning “inside” and the suffix tenere, from the Indo-European root ten, to hold or stretch. Use the buttons above to find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for Entertaiment. Article last updated on 2015-09-19. See our terms of use for more information.