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| amusement park |
an outdoor place with games, rides, and other forms of entertainment. |
| amusing |
able to give entertainment. [1/2 definitions] |
| coliseum |
a large building or theater used for entertainment events and sports. |
| karaoke |
a kind of music entertainment system that plays the music of popular songs, but leaves out the vocals. This allows a person to sing along with the music. Karaoke was invented in Japan. |
| perform |
to do or present for the entertainment of an audience. [2/3 definitions] |
| performance |
a particular entertainment presented before an audience. [1/3 definitions] |
| performer |
a person who sings, acts, or does some form of entertainment for an audience; one who performs. |
| scout |
a person who looks for new sports or entertainment talent. [1/5 definitions] |
| talent show |
a program of entertainment that consists of various performers and performing groups who compete to show off their talent. Performances are mostly musical, but there are often comedy and dance routines, acrobatics, and other types of entertainment also. |
| treat |
to buy food, drink, or entertainment for at one's own expense. [1/9 definitions] |
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