What is Entertainment?

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Entertainment is a broad concept, embracing many forms of enjoyment and amusement. It can be as small as an individual choosing a personal entertainment from a now enormous array of pre-recorded products; to a banquet adapted for two; to performances intended for thousands. Often the entertainment has a serious purpose, whether in the form of ceremonies, festivals, or even satire. Click on a collocation to see more examples. Entertainment is also a genre within literature.