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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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Lucia Pham Amazon Prime Day sales are timed for early summer—the time of enjoyment.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 July 2025
How many more negative comments are needed to return the Puzzle Page to its former, enjoyable layout for maximum enjoyment?
I’m ticked off the crossword still hasn’t been restored.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 4 Aug. 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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