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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The collection is by Hudson Grace, a home decor and entertaining brand that also has their own line of signature-scented candles, soaps, and cleaning products. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025 Although during one segment of the show something felt a bit off in the air, her captivating optimism kept the show going and entertaining. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025 This addition to the set offers ample room for holding drinks, a charcuterie board, and more when entertaining. Sharon Lockley, People.com, 12 July 2025 Missouri and Kansas were both rocking and rolling that year, and although LSU won the national championship, the Big 12 was home to the nation’s most entertaining football. Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 12 July 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 21 Jul. 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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