Entertainment is an essential part of our cultural heritage. It provides a window into history and culture and allows us to better understand ourselves and others. Its value is enhanced by its ability to cross genres and media, with familiar forms that have demonstrated a remarkable longevity. Entertaiment includes a wide range of activities, from a quiet evening in with a book or a film, to a lavish banquet for two, to the performance of works intended for a large audience. Click on the collocations below to see other related words.

This article was originally published in September 2016. It has been updated.