Entertaiment is an enjoyable, lighthearted experience that captivates the attention and imagination. It can take the form of a theater or dance performance, a music concert or comedy show, or a video game, among many other forms. It can be shared by individuals, groups, or a global audience, and it may involve humor, seriousness, or a mixture of both. Entertaiment can transform the mood, lift the spirits, and make one forget problems for a time. The word entertain derives from the Latin intertenere, which means “to hold inside,” or its Indo-European root ten, meaning to stretch or elongate.

See also the Merriam-Webster article on Entertaiment.