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| amusement |
something that amuses or diverts; entertainment. [1/3 definitions] |
| ballet |
a theatrical performance of such dance, accompanied by music and intended for entertainment. [1/4 definitions] |
| bonfire |
a large, outdoor fire, often made for entertainment or warmth. |
| box office |
the receipts from a play, concert, or other entertainment. [1/3 definitions] |
| busk |
to play music, sing, or otherwise perform for entertainment in streets or other public areas, usually in order to obtain money through the donations of passers-by. |
| busker |
a person who plays music, sings, or otherwise performs for entertainment in streets or other public areas, usually in order to obtain money through the donations of passers-by. |
| busking |
the activity of playing music, singing, or otherwise performing for entertainment in streets or other public areas, usually in order to obtain money through the donations of passers-by. |
| cabaret |
a nightclub or restaurant that provides food, liquor, and live entertainment. |
| canteen |
a place of entertainment and recreation for enlisted military personnel. [1/3 definitions] |
| casino |
a room or building for public assembly or entertainment, esp. gambling games. [1/3 definitions] |
| cater |
to supply food, service, or entertainment, esp. off the main business premises. [1/3 definitions] |
| clip joint |
(slang) a business, esp. a place of entertainment, that charges excessive prices. |
| club |
an establishment that is open late at night and provides food, drink, and usu. entertainment; nightclub. [1/7 definitions] |
| coliseum |
a large building or amphitheater used for entertainment events, sports, or the like. |
| comedy |
an amusing occurrence or situation, or an entertainment based on such. [1/4 definitions] |
| cover charge |
a fixed amount charged by nightclubs and restaurants in addition to the price of food and drink, often used to defray the cost of live entertainment or music. |
| divertissement |
an amusement or entertainment; diversion. [1/2 definitions] |
| dog fighting |
the fighting between dogs that is arranged by humans so that the competition can be watched for entertainment and/or betted upon. The bringing of dogs together to fight is an illegal activity in all U.S. states and many other regions of the world. |
| entertain |
to provide entertainment or amusement. [1/5 definitions] |
| entr'acte |
a short entertainment, such as a dance or musical performance, presented during an intermission. [1/2 definitions] |
| escapism |
the tendency to escape from or avoid reality by absorbing oneself in fantasies or other entertainment. |
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