divertissement
/dɪˈvɜrtɪsmənt/
noun
- A short, entertaining performance or piece of entertainment, often inserted into a longer show or event.
- The opera's divertissement gave the audience a lighthearted break from the dramatic story.
- The ballet included a charming divertissement between the main acts.
- The festival featured a divertissement of jugglers and musicians in the town square.
- A brief, enjoyable activity or distraction from more serious matters.
- Reading a comic book was a perfect divertissement after a long day of studying.
- The game of cards served as a divertissement for the travelers waiting at the airport.
- She considered the crossword puzzle a pleasant divertissement during her lunch break.
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