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The word entertainment, as it evolves and is interpreted by different groups of consumers, has shown a remarkable ability to cross from one medium to another. It can be defined objectively as an activity that encompasses communication between text and audience, relies on an external stimulus, offers pleasure, requires the presence of an audience, and occurs in a passive form.
From Merriam-Webster, the free dictionary
Anything affording pleasure, diversion, or amusement; agreeable occupation for the mind; a diverting adventure or picaresque story. See also amusement, titillation, edification, and satire. These example sentences are programmatically selected from various online sources to reflect current usage of the word ‘Entertaiment.’ Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinions of Merriam-Webster or its editors.