1. The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
2. An event, performance, or activity designed to entertain others.
1530s, provision for support of a retainer; manner of social
behavior, now obsolete, along with other 16c. senses; from
entertain +
-ment. Meaning the amusement of someone is from 1610s; that
which entertains is from 1650s; public performance or display meant to
amuse is from 1727.
