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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Researchers recruited 2,000 participants for a series of experiments designed to test the effect taking photographs had on an individual’s enjoyment of an activity.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Record the last of this year's flowers for your garden journal, but also for your own enjoyment later.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Most evenings call for pilsners, light beers, lagers — products designed for sociability, moderation and steady enjoyment.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Record the last of this year's flowers for your garden journal, but also for your own enjoyment later.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Most evenings call for pilsners, light beers, lagers — products designed for sociability, moderation and steady enjoyment.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 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 29 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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