enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

en-

enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys

intransitive verb

: to have a good time

transitive verb

1

: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience

enjoyed great success

2

: to take pleasure or satisfaction in

enjoyable

in-ˈjȯi-ə-bəl 

en-

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

in-ˈjȯi-ə-blē 

en-

adverb

enjoyer noun

see also:

enjoy oneself

Synonyms of enjoy

• savor
• love
• like
• relish

Examples of enjoy in a Sentence

Relax and enjoy the view.

He always enjoys a good laugh.

No one enjoys being teased.

She enjoyed great success in her new business.

The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.

They enjoyed a large income from their investments.

Recent Examples on the Web

Venture over to enjoy your coffee and tea on misty, overcast mornings, or gather around at sunset to unwind. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Many of our dramas are suitable for friends and families to gather and enjoy them together. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Come shop for your next boat, get out on the water, learn something new, or simply enjoy a great fall weekend in Annapolis! — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Related The comment was tied to a post from Sean a day earlier of the Lennon brothers enjoying a nice day out in nature to celebrate his 51st birthday and, according to Sean, the commenter got it all wrong. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English enjoien, from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing enjoy

• enjoy oneself

Rhymes for enjoy

• ahoy
• alloy
• annoy
• carboy
• convoy
• cowboy
• decoy
• deploy
• destroy
• employ
• employe
• kilroy

Kids Definition

enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

1

: to have or experience as a benefit or for one's use

enjoy great success

enjoying the freedom to pursue one's interests

2

: to take pleasure from

I didn't enjoy the movie

enjoyable

-ə-bəl 

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

-blē 

adverb