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enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi How to pronounce enjoy (audio)
en-
enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys
Synonyms of enjoynext

intransitive verb

: to have a good time

transitive verb

1
: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience
enjoyed great success
2
: to take pleasure or satisfaction in
enjoyable adjective
enjoyableness noun
enjoyably adverb
enjoyer noun
Phrases
enjoy oneself
: to have a good time

Examples of enjoy in a Sentence

Relax and enjoy the view. He always enjoys a good laugh. No one enjoys being teased. She enjoyed great success in her new business. The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity. They enjoyed a large income from their investments.
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China has many advantages in the AI race and the disparity in computing resources stands out as almost certainly the largest single advantage that the United States enjoys over China. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025 At 34 proof, this is a mild spirit that's most often enjoyed on its own warmed, in a cocktail, or as an splash in your favorite apple cider. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025 Those onboard can enjoy a gym, a putting green, and two helipads—one of which is certified and located forward on the guest deck, and the other in the rear. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025 Highlights include riding the iconic Jungfrau Railway and enjoying a special New Year's gala dinner. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enjoy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English enjoien, from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enjoy was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoy. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

enjoy

verb
en·​joy in-ˈjȯi How to pronounce enjoy (audio)
1
: to have or experience as a benefit or for one's use
enjoy great success
enjoying the freedom to pursue one's interests
2
: to take pleasure from
I didn't enjoy the movie
enjoyable adjective
enjoyableness noun
enjoyably adverb

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