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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Key Takeaways Some people use cannabis to increase enjoyment and motivation for their workouts.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
Fair housing laws require housing providers, including co-ops, to make reasonable accommodations when a disability inhibits a person’s use and enjoyment of a dwelling.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
And the background is to represent their enjoyment and movement.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
But also finding hobbies that don’t really have a purpose other than just enjoyment.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Past noneconomic damages for pain and suffering and denial of social pleasures and enjoyments the boy has sustained is listed as $1.25 million on the verdict form.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
If there is enjoyment with your colleagues on the other side of the deal, the journey is so much more fun.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 2 Apr. 2024
By creating visual interest through elevation changes, TimberTech’s composite decking creates open air rooms that establish functional spaces and maximize moments of rest and enjoyment.
—Sunset In Partnership With Yardzen, Sunset Plant Collection, Terra, and Timbertech, Sunset Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
Whatever their reason, because leaving your friend alone dampens your enjoyment, consider alternating the holidays instead of skipping all the ones your family hosts.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
Fair housing laws require housing providers, including co-ops, to make reasonable accommodations when a disability inhibits a person’s use and enjoyment of a dwelling.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
And the background is to represent their enjoyment and movement.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
But also finding hobbies that don’t really have a purpose other than just enjoyment.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
Past noneconomic damages for pain and suffering and denial of social pleasures and enjoyments the boy has sustained is listed as $1.25 million on the verdict form.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
If there is enjoyment with your colleagues on the other side of the deal, the journey is so much more fun.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 2 Apr. 2024
By creating visual interest through elevation changes, TimberTech’s composite decking creates open air rooms that establish functional spaces and maximize moments of rest and enjoyment.
—Sunset In Partnership With Yardzen, Sunset Plant Collection, Terra, and Timbertech, Sunset Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
Whatever their reason, because leaving your friend alone dampens your enjoyment, consider alternating the holidays instead of skipping all the ones your family hosts.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoyment. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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