Entertaiment is a broad and diverse category, reflecting the complexities of human emotion and intellect. From the escapism of reading a great novel to playing a cerebral video game, entertainment provides everything from relaxation and joy to catharsis and intellectual engagement. The range of scale is equally wide: from a personal choice from a vast library of pre-recorded products to a banquet for two. Click on a collocation for more examples.
From Old French entretenement.