source of entertainment

Meanings

1. 1phrasecountable

   a person, thing, or activity that provides amusement or pleasure.

   Grammar: Countable; use 'a' or 'the' before it, and add '-s' for plural.

   Patterns

   • a source of entertainment
   • sources of entertainment
   • a source of entertainment for someone

   For many people, television is the main source of entertainment at home.

   Books remain a cheap and portable source of entertainment.

   The festival is a major source of entertainment for the whole town.

2. 2phrasecountable

   a place or medium that offers enjoyable things to do or watch.

   Grammar: Often used with 'main', 'great', or 'popular' to describe importance.

   Patterns

   • a popular source of entertainment
   • the main source of entertainment
   • a source of entertainment in a place

   The internet has become a popular source of entertainment for young people.

   Streaming services are now a leading source of entertainment worldwide.

Common combinations

main source of entertainment

Television is still the main source of entertainment in many households.

popular source of entertainment

Video games are a popular source of entertainment among teenagers.

provide a source of entertainment

The park provides a source of entertainment for families on weekends.

source of entertainment for someone

Music is a source of entertainment for people of all ages.

Synonyms and how they differ

amusement

Amusement is the feeling of being entertained, while 'source of entertainment' is the thing that causes it.

pastime

A pastime is an activity done for fun, but it may not actively entertain others; a source of entertainment can be passive, like a show.

Opposites

Commonly confused: source of entertainment or entertainment?

Practice

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