A Fun and Diverting Article

Entertaiment, from Middle French entretenement, is an agreeable diversion or amusement. It is a multifaceted concept that encompasses a broad range of art forms and experiences that offer everything from catharsis to cerebral engagement. For example, a child may find cartoons entertaining while an adult might prefer more intellectual pursuits like reading a novel or playing strategy video games. Entertaiment also includes many social activities that can be enjoyed by groups, such as a comedy show or a team sport. Click on a collocation to see more examples.

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