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
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.
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So during the warmup skate, before every Canucks game that Myers’ family attends, Garland waves at Tristan and then demonstrates a penalty for Tristan’s enjoyment.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Kaplan himself believes the wine will hold up for 30 years but thinks that maximum enjoyment will be derived from it within five to seven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Instead, consumers can keep them in the fridge for grab-and-go convenience for up to five days, or continue to store them in the freezer for long-term enjoyment.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
Waterfalls, spring flora, hiking trails, wildlife, picnic areas, and more than 70 scenic overlooks will add hours of enjoyment to your park visit, so take your time on this popular road trip.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Kaplan himself believes the wine will hold up for 30 years but thinks that maximum enjoyment will be derived from it within five to seven.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Instead, consumers can keep them in the fridge for grab-and-go convenience for up to five days, or continue to store them in the freezer for long-term enjoyment.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
Waterfalls, spring flora, hiking trails, wildlife, picnic areas, and more than 70 scenic overlooks will add hours of enjoyment to your park visit, so take your time on this popular road trip.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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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.
W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
specifically
: the receipt of the fruits or profits of property see also right of use, usufruct
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