retail-tainment n.— «One thing already in the works is kicking off what she calls “retail-tainment,” explaining that the word means providing entertainment and value for customers.» —“Manager has changes in store for Wal...
fifth quarter n.— «We consider this time, December 26th through the end of the year, as the “5th Quarter.” So we see a lot of gift card redemption in our electronics and entertainment area.» —“Holiday Returns, Gift Cards...
Hitler Channel n.— «How come Arts & Entertainment (aka the Hitler Channel) doesn’t show it every other day?» —“Misc Ramblings (Potpouri)” by Spiros Triantafyllopoulos Usenet: soc.culture.greek June 22, 1992...
TMZ n.— «TMZ, named for the 30-mile zone around Hollywood that is mentioned in some film-union contracts, will mix breaking entertainment news and gossip with a database of information and video about celebrities.» —“Internet Service...
soft-seater n. an upscale theater-like performing space with a capacity larger than a nightclub and smaller than an arena; (hence) especially attributively, entertainment or a performing space seen as appropriate for a restrained or sophisticated...
railbird n.— «The hustler inside takes over and many players take to the rail, sometimes roaming the streets, sleeping in cars, and rehearsing their latest hard-luck story. Affectionately known as “railbirds,” these poker room...