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

see also enjoy oneself

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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Also enjoy appetizers, salads, pasta, and an extensive Kentucky bourbon and whiskey selection. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025 Guests staying in the new suites can enjoy paddleboarding and fishing in Florida Bay, dining on seafood towers and Florida mahi at Calusa (where the kitchen will even filet and cook your catch), or sipping a cocktail with sunset views at the chic beachfront bar Dry Rocks. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025 Throughout the flight, guests will enjoy a special welcome cocktail along the Carry On’s signature peanuts and shortbread cookies, and three tacos from Taqueria El Califa de León. Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 Potato boards are the crave-worthy party appetizer that’s been enjoying its time in the spotlight this season. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 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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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoy. Accessed 16 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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