What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dude impressed by plain entertainment (7)" mean?

The definition is "entertainment". The wordplay uses charade, container. CAT (synonym of "Dude") + BARE (synonym of "plain") [container: "impressed"]; definition: "entertainment" The answer is CABARET.

Dude impressed by plain entertainment (7)

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