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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When making mocktails, Gullickson is more concerned with enjoyment than perfection.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
According to the lawsuit, Jones is seeking damages including physical discomfort, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life, in an amount determined by a jury, along with attorney fees.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Feeling despondent, with little hope for the future or enjoyment of the present?
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 29 Dec. 2025
Taurus arrives at the function fully committed to the idea that the holidays are meant for rest, indulgence and enjoyment, as opposed to rushing around town or adhering to unnecessary plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
According to the lawsuit, Jones is seeking damages including physical discomfort, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life, in an amount determined by a jury, along with attorney fees.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Feeling despondent, with little hope for the future or enjoyment of the present?
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 29 Dec. 2025
Taurus arrives at the function fully committed to the idea that the holidays are meant for rest, indulgence and enjoyment, as opposed to rushing around town or adhering to unnecessary plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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