Entertoyment
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The phenomenon of popular entertainment (especially that which is intended for children) linked to the mass marketing of tie-in toys and products. uncountable
"Once, Mr. Potato Head and Slinky were found in toy boxes, rather than in supporting roles. And kids cuddled up with teddy bears instead of with Simba, the Lion King. But that was before studio heads, toy makers and corporations realized they were sitting on a gold mine. That was before the dawn of entertoyment."
Example
More examples"Once, Mr. Potato Head and Slinky were found in toy boxes, rather than in supporting roles. And kids cuddled up with teddy bears instead of with Simba, the Lion King. But that was before studio heads, toy makers and corporations realized they were sitting on a gold mine. That was before the dawn of entertoyment."
Etymology
Blend of entertainment + toy.
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