entertaining

adjective

en·​ter·​tain·​ing ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ How to pronounce entertaining (audio)
: providing entertainment : diverting
an entertaining book
an entertaining speaker
entertainingly adverb

Examples of entertaining in a Sentence

a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
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That being said, the evening was certainly entertaining, with musical performances by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoati and Paramount School of the Arts. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025 Photo : Zach Brown/Atlas Imagery A brick patio off the rear of the house is ideal for alfresco entertaining. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2025 Original price: $11.99 This simple but entertaining tower of tracks toy will keep your cat busy for hours. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025 By creating engaging, informative and entertaining content, PR professionals enhance consumer connections while fostering authenticity. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for entertaining

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of entertaining was in 1582

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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entertaining. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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entertaining

adjective
en·​ter·​tain·​ing ˌen-tər-ˈtān-iŋ How to pronounce entertaining (audio)
: providing amusement, diversion, or recreation
an entertaining book
entertainingly adverb

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