Entertaiment

The ability to amuse or divert. Entertainment includes a wide range of experiences, from the escapist thrill of blockbuster movies to the hands-on engagement of video games. It may evoke complex emotions, including wonder, sorrow, or excitement, and appeal to a broad spectrum of intellectual interests, from catharsis to contemplation. Creative forms of entertainment often push the boundaries of what has been done before, aiming to captivate audiences with innovative storytelling and groundbreaking methods of presentation.

From medieval Latin intertenere, derived from the Indo-European root ten (to hold). See also entertain.

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