Entertaiment: How It’s Used
The word entertainment comes from the Latin intertenere, meaning “to hold inside.” The prefix inter means “inside” and tenere means “to hold.” Entertainment is an activity that gives pleasure or amusement. It includes various forms of art such as theater, dance, and music as well as sports, games, and television and film. Entertainment is often intended to bring joy and laughter to an audience, although it may also have a serious purpose.
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