entertainment

I

(Roget's IV) n.

1. [The act of amusing]

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

Ant. tediousness, boredom*, ennui.

2. [Something intended to entertain]

Syn. 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 .

II

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) n.

amusement, diversion, recreation, fun, distraction, *ball, *laughs, enjoyment, merrymaking, pastime, divertissement, good time, *high time.

III

(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun 1. Something, especially a performance or show, designed to entertain: amusement, distraction, diversion, recreation. See EXCITE. 2. The condition of being amused: amusement, recreation. See EXCITE.