enjoyment
noun
en·joy·ment
in-ˈjȯi-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the action or state of enjoying
b
: possession and use
the enjoyment of civic rights
2
: something that gives keen satisfaction
the poorest life has its enjoyments and pleasures
Examples of enjoyment in a Sentence
She always found sports to be a source of great enjoyment.
I read the book strictly for my own enjoyment.
the enjoyment of good health
This is land set aside for the public's enjoyment.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
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—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Such thoughtful and well-planned dates can contribute to greater relationship satisfaction by fostering emotional intimacy and shared enjoyment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Greenwood said the creation of the God Bless the USA Bible came from his enjoyment of U.S. history in school.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
His accounts of natural disasters are leavened not only by the imaginary disasters in his purview but also by his obvious enjoyment of them.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Such thoughtful and well-planned dates can contribute to greater relationship satisfaction by fostering emotional intimacy and shared enjoyment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Greenwood said the creation of the God Bless the USA Bible came from his enjoyment of U.S. history in school.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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enjoyment
noun
en·joy·ment
in-ˈjȯi-mənt
1
: the condition of enjoying something : possession and use of something that gives satisfaction
the enjoyment of good health
2
: satisfaction taken in something
find enjoyment in skating
3
: something that gives pleasure
the poorest life has its enjoyments
Legal Definition
enjoyment
noun
en·joy·ment
: personal benefit, use, or possession (as of rights or property)
widows and widowers were relegated to lifetime enjoyment of the marital estates—W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
specifically
: the receipt of the fruits or profits of property see also right of use, usufruct
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