Entertaiment, from Old French entretenement, is entertainment that appeals to the audience’s sensibilities by evoking emotion and providing amusement. It is a cultural construct that keeps people connected and engaged, as well as providing the means for them to express themselves and share experiences. Entertaiment has been transformed into an industrialized business that spans multiple industries including publishing, music, film, and gaming. Click on a collocation to see more examples.
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