Definition of entertainment

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Entertainment (n.) The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general..

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Treat :: Treat (n.) That which affords entertainment; a gratification; a satisfaction; as, the concert was a rich treat..
Ridotto :: Ridotto (n.) A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, -- held generally on fast eves..
Entertain :: Entertain (v. i.) To receive, or provide entertainment for, guests; as, he entertains generously..
Board :: Board (n.) Hence: What is served on a table as food; stated meals; provision; entertainment; -- usually as furnished for pay; as, to work for one's board; the price of board..
Junket :: Junket (v. t.) To give entertainment to; to feast.
Entertainment :: Entertainment (n.) Admission into service; service.
Ambigu :: Ambigu (n.) An entertainment at which a medley of dishes is set on at the same time.
Entertainment :: Entertainment (n.) That which entertains, or with which one is entertained; as: (a) Hospitality; hospitable provision for the wants of a guest; especially, provision for the table; a hospitable repast; a feast; a formal or elegant meal. (b) That which engages the attention agreeably, amuses or diverts, whether in private, as by conversation, etc., or in public, by performances of some kind; amusement..
Entertainment :: Entertainment (n.) Payment of soldiers or servants; wages.
Feast :: Feast (n.) That which is partaken of, or shared in, with delight; something highly agreeable; entertainment..
Cater :: Cater (n.) By extension: To supply what is needed or desired, at theatrical or musical entertainments; -- followed by for or to..
Concert :: Concert (v. t.) A musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part.
Embracery :: Embracery (n.) An attempt to influence a court, jury, etc., corruptly, by promises, entreaties, money, entertainments, threats, or other improper inducements..
Entertainment :: Entertainment (n.) The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general..
Spread :: Spread (n.) A table, as spread or furnished with a meal; hence, an entertainment of food; a feast..
Mask :: Mask (n.) A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade; hence, a revel; a frolic; a delusive show..
Stageplayer :: Stageplay (n.) A dramatic or theatrical entertainment.
Banquet :: Banquet (n.) A feast; a sumptuous entertainment of eating and drinking; often, a complimentary or ceremonious feast, followed by speeches..
Procuration :: Procuration (n.) A sum of money paid formerly to the bishop or archdeacon, now to the ecclesiastical commissioners, by an incumbent, as a commutation for entertainment at the time of visitation; -- called also proxy..
Infare :: Infare (n.) A house-warming; especially, a reception, party, or entertainment given by a newly married couple, or by the husband upon receiving the wife to his house..
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