Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion...
Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time.

Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a m...
Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a movie.

Active forms of amusement, such as sports, are more often conside...
Active forms of amusement, such as sports, are more often considered to be recreation.

Activities such as personal reading or practicing a musical instr...
Activities such as personal reading or practicing a musical instrument are considered to be hobbies.

The industry that provides entertainment is called the entertainm...
The industry that provides entertainment is called the entertainment industry.

There are many forms of entertainment for example: cinema, theatr...
There are many forms of entertainment for example: cinema, theatre, sports, games and social dance.

Puppets, clowns, pantomimes and cartoons tend to appeal to childr...
Puppets, clowns, pantomimes and cartoons tend to appeal to children, though many adults may also find them enjoyable.

A major criticism of entertainment is that it diverts people's ti...
A major criticism of entertainment is that it diverts people's time and money away from activities that are considered meaningful (volunteering, studying etc.

) For example, watching movies and reading fiction are considered...
) For example, watching movies and reading fiction are considered by many to be a waste of time.