edutainment

American

[ej-oo-teyn-muhnt] / ˌɛdʒ ʊˈteɪn mənt /

noun

television programs, movies, books, etc., that are both educational and entertaining, especially those intended primarily for children in the elementary grades.

edutainment British

/ ˌɛdjʊˈteɪnmənt /

noun

the presentation of informative or educational material in an entertaining style

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Etymology

Origin of edutainment

edu(cation) + (enter)tainment

Example Sentences

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After university, Bobi Wine embarked on a music career, branding his craft "edutainment", that is, entertainment that educates.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

YouTube isn't the only medium to offer edutainment.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2020

Most of my former journalism colleagues have gone into other fields: edutainment, museum work, charitable projects.

From The New Yorker • Mar. 12, 2019

Here’s a look at a few of the best gift picks for learning and edutainment.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2018

Rachel Gross wonders whether the edutainment giant will really shift its focus to rehabilitating and releasing stranded cetaceans that need its help.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2016

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