Entertaiment is something that gives pleasure, diversion or amusement. It can be a play, movie, crossword or just about any activity that takes you out of your regular life. It could even be watching a debate where both sides argue well and you can’t make up your mind. These type of entertainment hits the part of our brains that we have evolved to react deeply to. It stimulates seratonin, dopamine and other chemicals that give us a euphoric feeling.
You might see this abbreviated to entmt on fliers or in industry news publications when space is limited. It’s not commonly used outside of these settings.
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