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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Although that trip was born from an educational perspective, there was a high level of luxury and enjoyment.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That hi-fi listening lounge, which seats 45, is also on the table for your enjoyment.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
It is reported that the noise disturbance/movement noise/furniture being dragged and doors slammed is coming from your property and is causing a nuisance and annoyance to other residents and stopping peaceful enjoyment and/or rest.
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Sean Mandell, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Although that trip was born from an educational perspective, there was a high level of luxury and enjoyment.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That hi-fi listening lounge, which seats 45, is also on the table for your enjoyment.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
It is reported that the noise disturbance/movement noise/furniture being dragged and doors slammed is coming from your property and is causing a nuisance and annoyance to other residents and stopping peaceful enjoyment and/or rest.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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 5 Sep. 2025.
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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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