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

The result is a model that immediately stands out from more conventional e-bike designs while delivering a riding experience focused on comfort and enjoyment. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026

And some of that enjoyment would likely come from spending leisure time with their family members. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Yet burnout is associated with emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced motivation, sleep problems, and decreased enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Both genres play on the idea of surprise and communal enjoyment, which is what Murai found so compelling about the show overall. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 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