entertainment

noun6

1. •
   an activity or event put on to give people pleasure, whether they only watch or take part

   • The delinquents are generally the adventurous type, who have little use for reading and other non-active entertainment. — 1957
2. •
   A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.
3. •
   (no longer used) A reception; a (provision of) food to guests or travellers.

   • I prithee, shepherd, if that love or gold Can in this desert place buy entertainment, Bring us where we may rest ourselves and feed. — 1598
4. •
   (no longer used) Maintenance or support.
5. •
   (no longer used) The payment of soldiers or servants; wages.

   • The entertainment of the general upon his first arrival was but six shillings and eight pence. — 1612
6. •
   (no longer used) An admission into service; a service.

   • He must think us some band of strangers i' the adversary's entertainment. — 1601