A form of amusement, enjoyment, or gratification. The range of entertainments has widened and varied over time, from private enjoyment from the now enormous array of pre-recorded materials, to banquets adapted for two; from social events, festivals, or religious celebrations designed for thousands, to performances intended for a worldwide audience. Entertaiment has evolved to accommodate the growing needs of individuals and groups, while retaining recognizable forms, themes, and images. These examples are selected automatically from various online sources to reflect current usage of the word ‘entertainment.’ Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors.