enjoyment

noun

in-ˈjȯi-mənt How to pronounce enjoyment (audio)
Definition of enjoymentnext
1
as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all

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2
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment

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Recent Examples of enjoyment Many crape myrtles have very attractive layers of new bark to add landscape enjoyment as the plants shed the outer layers. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Despite a slight weight penalty, the Spider’s open-top experience is unmatched, blending power with driving enjoyment. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 July 2026 One beach local says that tourists wanting to create a party atmosphere takes away from the sound of the ocean and the enjoyment of others. — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026 And part of that enjoyment is an intramural sports league with Lifespark's 50 senior homes. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
  1. hands
  2. contentment
  3. pleasure
  4. satisfaction
  5. happiness
  6. content
  7. delight
  8. joy
Noun
  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • During a situation drill at the end of practice, Williams had Rock Ya-Sin all over him and still caught the ball above his head with two hands.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of hands
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  • While there’s no direct translation in English, this cornerstone of Danish culture describes a feeling of coziness and contentment.
    — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026
  • But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now.
    — Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • For more than three decades, the MX-5 has represented affordable freedom—the freedom to lower the roof, choose the scenic route and rediscover the simple pleasure of driving.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon is one of life’s little pleasures.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of pleasure
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  • Real Madrid's friendly against Fiorentina ended in a 2-2 draw, with coach Jose Mourinho expressing satisfaction despite the result.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also an employee-satisfaction element to Ikea’s program.
    — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • In the past decade or so, happiness rates have declined precipitously for unmarried adults—regardless of education level—much more so than for those who are married, Yifeng Wan, a researcher at the University of Virginia, has found.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the middling score in the economic category, WalletHub’s analysis surmised that Fremont’s happiness is bolstered by its high share (nearly 80%) of households with an income above $75,000.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of happiness
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  • If your content is not the clearest, most direct answer to a real question your customer is actually asking, it will not get pulled.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Warkol, meanwhile, now works in business development at OTTera, a global content distribution marketplace that connects media publishers with major platforms like Roku and Samsung TV Plus.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of content
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  • One, a delight for the kitchen — the pressure, the camaraderie, the artist's heart, the pirate's adoration of heat and knives — and, another, hard drugs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The friend laughs and dips her head toward her hand on the bar in delight.
    — Liz Johnson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • Arnetra and her sister, Akiva, described Darius as a joker, always striving to bring joy to those around him.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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