Main Entry: ¹plea·sure

Pronunciation: \ˈple-zhər, ˈplā-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English plesure, alteration of plesir, from Anglo-French plaisir, from plaisir to please

Date: 14th century

1 : desire, inclination <wait upon his pleasure — Shakespeare>
2 : a state of gratification
3 a : sensual gratification b : frivolous amusement
4 : a source of delight or joy