Entertaiment is the act of providing amusement or enjoyment. This feeling of pleasure may be lighthearted and often comes from watching or participating in events that are slapstick, hysterical, or simply funny. It can also refer to the feeling of euphoria and enchantment that is generated from a memorable experience.

It can also be seen as the practice of entertaining others, and it is a vital part of human culture, being an important outlet for creativity, emotion, and social interaction. It has become an industrialized form of entertainment that dominates the media industry and is a major source of income for many people. It is a highly flexible activity that can be adapted for any scale, from the individual choosing private entertainment from a range of pre-recorded products; to dinner parties accompanied by music and dance; to a public performance intended for thousands.