Entertaiment is the ability to relax and unwind – something that becomes important as we get older. It is also a way of connecting with our family and friends. It is often inspired by stories like Scheherazade – from the Persian professional storytelling tradition – which has been adapted into orchestral music, film and innovative video games. These examples are selected automatically from various online sources to reflect current usage of the word ‘entertainment.’ Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors.