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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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
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Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Their job is to create the perfect slimes for the enjoyment of human children, which gets them into all kinds of sticky situations.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Mark Yarm October 30, 2024 7:16 AM EDT Approximately 25% of adults experience frequent knee pain, a condition that can hamper their enjoyment of the outdoors—particularly when walking uphill.
—Mark Yarm, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Making informed choices can enhance safety and travel enjoyment.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
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Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Their job is to create the perfect slimes for the enjoyment of human children, which gets them into all kinds of sticky situations.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Mark Yarm October 30, 2024 7:16 AM EDT Approximately 25% of adults experience frequent knee pain, a condition that can hamper their enjoyment of the outdoors—particularly when walking uphill.
—Mark Yarm, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Making informed choices can enhance safety and travel enjoyment.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for enjoyment
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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