Vocabulary · 36 words
TOEIC Vocabulary: Entertainment (36 Words with Examples)
Theaters, museums, concerts, festivals and films appear in advertisements, reviews and conversations about weekend plans or company outings.
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| admission | noun | the right to enter; the entry price | Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. |
| exhibit / exhibition | noun | a public display of art or objects | The photography exhibit runs until June 30. |
| performance | noun | a show of music, theater or dance | The evening performance starts at eight. |
| venue | noun | the place where an event happens | The concert has moved to a larger venue. |
| audience | noun | people watching or listening to a show | The audience applauded for five minutes. |
| review | noun / verb | a written opinion of a show, book or film | The play received excellent reviews. |
| premiere | noun | the first public showing | The film's premiere is on Friday night. |
| intermission | noun | a short break in the middle of a show | Drinks are sold in the lobby during intermission. |
| box office | noun phrase | the place where tickets are sold | Tickets can be picked up at the box office. |
| sold out | adjective phrase | with no tickets left | Saturday's show is already sold out. |
| curator | noun | a person in charge of a museum collection | The curator will lead a guided tour. |
| festival | noun | a series of public events and celebrations | The jazz festival attracts thousands of visitors. |
| season pass | noun phrase | a ticket valid for all events in a season | Season pass holders get reserved seating. |
| rehearse | verb | to practice a performance | The orchestra rehearses every Tuesday evening. |
| showing | noun | one screening of a film | We missed the 6:30 showing. |
| performer | noun | a person who acts, sings, or dances for an audience | Several local performers will appear at the opening night of the arts festival. |
| actress | noun | a woman who acts in plays or films | The lead actress received excellent reviews for her role in the new play. |
| orchestra | noun | a large group of musicians playing together | The city orchestra will perform a free concert in the park on Saturday. |
| audition | noun | a short performance to test an actor or musician | Auditions for the winter musical will take place in the community hall next week. |
| cinema | noun | a building where people watch films | The new cinema downtown offers discounted tickets on Tuesday evenings. |
| documentary | noun | a film that presents real facts and events | The documentary about ocean pollution will be shown at the library this weekend. |
| genre | noun | a type or style of art, music, or film | The festival features films from every genre, including comedy and science fiction. |
| celebrity | noun | a famous person | A well-known celebrity chef will host the charity cooking show this year. |
| spectator | noun | a person who watches an event | More spectators than expected attended the final match of the tournament. |
| stadium | noun | a large sports arena with seats for spectators | Fans are advised to take the train because parking near the stadium is limited. |
| auditorium | noun | a large room or building for performances | The theater group will stage its spring production in the school auditorium. |
| sculpture | noun | an artwork shaped from stone, metal, or wood | A bronze sculpture by a local artist now stands in the museum garden. |
| pottery | noun | objects made from baked clay | The gallery is displaying traditional pottery from several villages in the region. |
| jazz | noun | a style of music with strong rhythms and improvisation | A live jazz band plays in the hotel bar every Friday evening. |
| parade | noun | a public procession to celebrate something | Main Street will be closed to traffic during the holiday parade on Sunday morning. |
| firework | noun | an explosive that makes colored lights in the sky | The festival will end with a fireworks display over the river at 10 p.m. |
| leisure | noun | free time for relaxing and enjoying activities | The resort offers many leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and boat tours. |
| contestant | noun | a person who takes part in a competition | Each contestant will have five minutes to present a dish to the judges. |
| conductor | noun | a person who directs an orchestra or choir | The orchestra's new conductor has led ensembles in Vienna and Montreal. |
| amuse | verb | to entertain or make someone laugh | The comedian's stories amused the audience throughout the company's year-end party. |
| clap | verb | to hit your hands together to show approval | The audience clapped loudly when the dancers returned to the stage. |
Collocations: purchase tickets in advance · hold a festival · receive rave reviews · open to the public · reserved seating.
Heard: "There aren't any tickets left for the Friday concert."
Answer: "A performance is sold out." — concert becomes the general word performance.
Extra words from the TOEIC Service List (TSL 1.2) by Browne, Culligan & Phillips, newgeneralservicelist.com. Meanings and example sentences by Noto. This word list is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Corporate development36
- Dining out36
- Finance and budgeting38
- General business: contracts, negotiations, marketing, sales, warranties, conferences40
- Health36
- Housing and corporate property37
- Manufacturing36
- Offices36
- Personnel38
- Purchasing: ordering, shipping, invoices37
- Technical areas37
- Travel37
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