Entertainment

/ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt/ noun

Activities, performances, or media that are meant to interest, amuse, or please people.

From *entertain* + *-ment*, forming a noun meaning 'the act or result of entertaining.' It kept both senses of holding attention and providing amusement.

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