The Daily Dose: Entertaiment
Something that gives pleasure, diversion, or amusement: The juggling act was an entertainment for the crowd.
Art forms like music, literature, and movies provide a cathartic experience that can help people process their emotions in a safe environment. And engaging in intellectual pursuits like solving puzzles or playing video games can keep the mind sharp.
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From a high-octane Broadway show to a low-brow restaurant, it’s no surprise that Entertaiment has become strongly associated with leisure activities. Yet some forms of entertainment have an extreme purpose, such as a shamanistic rite or a non secular pageant.