Entertaiment is the state of being thoroughly engrossed with an activity, a hobby or a game. It can be anything from reading a book, solving a crossword puzzle or attending a concert to watching a movie, playing video games or a sports match. Entertainment can bring joy, stimulate learning and even have negative impacts if not regulated properly.
The word entertain comes from the Middle Latin intertenere, or “to hold inside.” It is related to the Indo-European root ten, which means to stretch.
What is considered entertainment for one person may be considered work or an act of cruelty by another. This is especially true when it comes to different types of media.