infotainment

American  

[in-fuh-teyn-muhnt] / ˌɪn fəˈteɪn mənt /

noun

1. edutainment.

2. television or radio programs that treat factual material in an entertaining manner, as by including dramatic elements.

3. factual material that is both informative and entertaining.

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infotainment British  

/ ˌɪnfəʊˈteɪnmənt /

noun

1. (in television) the practice of presenting serious or instructive subjects in a style designed primarily to be entertaining

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Etymology

Origin of infotainment

info(rmation) + (enter)tainment

Example Sentences

There’s still scope for the automaker’s sales volumes to grow more, spurred by the new CX-5 model, which will be released in early 2026 and features an all-new infotainment system, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cars have become more expensive as they become loaded with safety features, infotainment devices and advanced driver-assistance systems.

From MarketWatch

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian used Google data so people can see summaries of restaurants, shops and supermarkets from the car’s infotainment screen, a tool that will be rolled out starting next month.

From Los Angeles Times

The newer models offer more driver assist features, available all-wheel drive for snowy weather, and a more modern infotainment system.

From Seattle Times

The fact is, we live in an age of click-bait communication, infotainment, and public addiction to spectacle.

From Salon

Related Words

• documentary