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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Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
However, this report also stated that enjoyment was the most frequent emotion experienced.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying makeup and skin care products, but since your teen is likely emulating your behavior, framing beauty and make up as a hobby people take up for enjoyment and self-empowerment rather than to fit in with someone else’s beauty standard is crucial.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 9 May. 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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