Entertaiment is a form of recreation that gives pleasure and amusement. It may be in the form of movies, music, sports, live performances, video games, books, and art. It can give people a sense of relaxation and enjoyment, and sometimes even euphoria. It can also be a distraction from everyday worries and stresses, or it can be an opportunity to socialize with friends and family. The word entertainment is derived from the medieval Latin intertenere, from the prefix inter and the suffix tenere. It is an enduring human activity that has been enjoyed for thousands of years.

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