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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Most certainly a luxury item, this watercraft will bring oodles of enjoyment around camp.
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Pink Floyd Joins TikTok on 50th Anniversary of First 'The Dark Side of the Moon' Recording Session
A part of Gilmour’s enjoyment of making the new record can be attributed to producer Charlie Andrew, whose previous credits included indie rock acts Alt-J and Marika Hackman.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Your enjoyment will surely depend on your feelings about Momoa's flamboyant over-the-top performance, which would fit right in in a '90s Batman movie.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Consider adding aspects that enhance your enjoyment, such as working out with a friend or listening to music, audiobooks, or podcasts.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Pink Floyd Joins TikTok on 50th Anniversary of First 'The Dark Side of the Moon' Recording Session
A part of Gilmour’s enjoyment of making the new record can be attributed to producer Charlie Andrew, whose previous credits included indie rock acts Alt-J and Marika Hackman.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Your enjoyment will surely depend on your feelings about Momoa's flamboyant over-the-top performance, which would fit right in in a '90s Batman movie.
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Consider adding aspects that enhance your enjoyment, such as working out with a friend or listening to music, audiobooks, or podcasts.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for enjoyment
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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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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