Di-vērt'ise-ment, n.

noun

n. 1. Diversion; amusement; recreation. [Rare.]

In these disagreeable divertisements the morning crept away as it could. W. Scott.

Sense 2. (pron. de-vērt'iz-mong.) [Fr.] A short ballet, or other entertainment, between the acts of longer pieces. Smart.