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 of enjoyment

• hands

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

Despite a slight weight penalty, the Spider’s open-top experience is unmatched, blending power with driving enjoyment. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 July 2026

On its face, reading is a form of stress-reducing enjoyment that is exceptionally convenient and, thanks to public libraries, even free. — Jen Benka, Time, 14 July 2026

One beach local says that tourists wanting to create a party atmosphere takes away from the sound of the ocean and the enjoyment of others. — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

And part of that enjoyment is an intramural sports league with Lifespark's 50 senior homes. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for enjoyment

• deployment
• employment
• preemployment
• redeployment
• reemployment
• unemployment
• underemployment

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