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

• 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

The enjoyment from a car feature like more horsepower or a panoramic sunroof can’t be reinvested in the same way. —James Broughel, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Or, short of that, a visit that’s rooted in mutual enjoyment and the easy compromises that go along with it. —R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025

The armorer even admitted that Sonja’s chainmail bikini was simply for the crowd’s enjoyment, not her protection. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025

Martin is seeking damages exceeding $25,000 for health care expenses, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disability, pain and suffering. —Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025

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