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

Synonyms

• control
• hands
• keeping
• possession

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Limit turf to what’s needed for family play and enjoyment. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024

The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget. —Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024

The true enjoyment is watching everything play out with equal parts humor and pathos. —Jennifer Ouellette Nosferatu Director Robert Eggers can be a polarizing figure for moviegoers. —Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024

The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients, changing a bit each night as chef Champe Speidel highlights his creativity for his guests’ enjoyment. —Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

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.

specifically : the receipt of the fruits or profits of property see also right of use, usufruct