enjoyment

noun en·joy·ment \ in-ˈjȯi-mənt , en- \

Definition of enjoyment

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

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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 of enjoyment from the Web

Mrs. Snee provided experiences for her elementary students that encouraged a positive attitude toward learning and reading for personal enjoyment and recreation.

— The Aegis, "Snees inducted into Harford Educator Hall of Fame," 11 Aug. 2017
But the enjoyment of crime fiction also aligns with a desire to see justice served.

— sophie gilbert, The Atlantic, "Why Men Pretend to Be Women to Sell Thrillers," 3 Aug. 2017
Frontgate Pineapple Outdoor Fan and Misting Kit: $279 for fan and $34.50 for misting kit; frontgate.com Outdoor fans will definitely increase your enjoyment of your deck on a hot day.

— jamie gold, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Cooling trends for your home," 27 July 2017
But underneath any awkwardness is potential secret enjoyment.

— megan friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, "6 Things We Learned From the Game of Thrones Panel at Comic-Con," 21 July 2017
A wedding is also a stunningly efficient way to contrast the rich inner life of the narrator with the soul-eating vacuity of those who throw themselves with abandon into the planning or the enjoyment of the Happy Day.

— rosa lyster, The Cut, "Why Weddings in Books Are Always Terrible," 20 July 2017
And yes, your enjoyment will definitely be enhanced by an encyclopedic knowledge of musical theater.

— Chicago Reader, "Something Rotten, The Project(s), and eight more new stage shows to see now," 19 July 2017
If enacted, the policy will prohibit students from forming private clubs for the sake of discussion and enjoyment, among less salutary things.

— noah daponte-smith, National Review, "Harvard Aims to Restrict the Freedom of Association," 14 July 2017
Benefit concerts and local events frequently transform the enjoyment of music into another chance to raise a buck for Planned Parenthood.

— alexandra desanctis, National Review, "Planned Parenthood’s Lavish Private Donations," 13 July 2017

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