enjoyment

noun

en·​joy·​ment in-ˈjȯi-mənt How to pronounce enjoyment (audio)
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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

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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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Vogue looked to classic films and rounded up some of the most iconic sweater moments of all time, for your enjoyment. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Many commenters share personal anecdotes and express enjoyment of the museum's concept, highlighting its ability to entertain and provoke laughter. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026 Food is one of the true pleasures of life, and often part of our enjoyment comes from flavors enhanced by salt. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 Complicating matters, one person’s cringe is another’s enjoyment. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoyment

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of enjoyment was in 1553

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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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enjoyment

noun
en·​joy·​ment in-ˈjȯi-mənt How to pronounce enjoyment (audio)
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
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