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These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word ‘entertainment.’ Views expressed in these examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. The word entertain is a rich part of our cultural fabric and has a broad range of meanings. For example, something that provides entertainment for one person or group may be considered work or an act of cruelty by another. This variety of meanings, as well as the recurrence of familiar forms across different media, demonstrates the unlimited potential for creative remix. Where Did the Word Entertainment Come From?