Found 3 items, similar to ENTERTAINMENT.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: entertainment
hiburan
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: entertainment
entertainment
n : a diversion that holds the attention [syn:
amusement]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Entertainment
Entertainment
\En`ter*tain"ment\, n. [Cf. OF. entretenement.]
1. The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or
cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or
treatment, in general.
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The entertainment of Christ by faith. --Baxter.
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The sincere entertainment and practice of the
precepts of the gospel. --Bp. Sprat.
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2. That which entertains, or with which one is entertained;
as:
(a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of a
guest; especially, provision for the table; a
hospitable repast; a feast; a formal or elegant meal.
(b) That which engages the attention agreeably, amuses or
diverts, whether in private, as by conversation, etc.,
or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement.
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Theatrical entertainments conducted with greater
elegance and refinement. --Prescott.
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3. Admission into service; service.
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Some band of strangers in the adversary's
entertainment. --Shak.
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4. Payment of soldiers or servants; wages. [Obs.]
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The entertainment of the general upon his first
arrival was but six shillings and eight pence. --Sir
J. Davies.
Syn: Amusement; diversion; recreation; pastime; sport; feast;
banquet; repast; carousal.
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