Entertaiment is a kind of amusement that is often regarded as enjoyable or pleasurable. It can take different forms including art, sport, partying, or a religious pageant. It can also be a method of attaining perception or highbrow growth. In many ways entertainment has become closely associated with leisure and it has a significant impact on society as it can be an effective means of dispelling boredom or providing recreation.
The word entertainment derives from the Latin intertenere from tenere, which means to hold inside. It is closely related to the Greek word enteron, from which comes the root word for intestine or bowel. Other words with similar origins include entertain, entertainment, and entretenir. See the links below for more information on these related words.