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

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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Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of enjoyment was in 1553

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Cite this Entry

“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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 estatesW. 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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