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.
Entertainment is basically professional attention-catching. Movies, games, and shows are all competing to hold your mind still long enough to move your emotions.
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