Entertaiment is a broad category of entertainment that includes many different forms of art and culture. It ranges from the individual choice of entertainment in a variety of media to banquets and celebrations for a large number of people; it can also involve serious purposes, such as a religious festival or satire. In its most familiar form, entertainment is a form of amusement or edification; however, even this definition has the potential to change and evolve. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word and do not necessarily reflect the views of Merriam-Webster or its editors.