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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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
There was no enjoyment, not in the sense that an unfettered person understood the term.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with friends in the patio where the SeaWeeders Garden Club will be selling exquisite Christmas Cactus and taking orders for beautiful poinsettias for your holiday enjoyment.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
At least for some residents, conference realignment has dampened the enjoyment.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 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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