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

Synonyms of enjoyment

• hands

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Research shows that this trend of not prioritizing recess could have significant effects on children’s and adolescents’ mental health, cognitive development and overall enjoyment of school. — Louisa Penfold, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Across three studies, researchers distinguished between hedonic attitudes, associated with enjoyment and pleasure, and utilitarian attitudes, which emphasize functionality and practical benefits. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

My enjoyment tended to depend on the script – especially if there was a chance to show another side to the character. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Fiction speaks to people differently, and our enjoyment of a book or film is determined by our own experiences and histories. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for enjoyment

• deployment
• employment
• preemployment
• redeployment
• reemployment
• unemployment
• underemployment

Kids Definition

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.

specifically : the receipt of the fruits or profits of property see also right of use, usufruct