B1nounemotions
US/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.mənt/
UK/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.mənt/
the pleasure you get from doing or having something
In context
I read novels purely for enjoyment, not to improve my English.
Loud phone calls on the train spoil everyone's enjoyment of the trip.
You could see the enjoyment on the kids' faces at the water park.
Words that go with enjoyment
noun + preposition
- for enjoymentHe plays the guitar just for enjoyment.
- enjoyment ofBad weather didn't reduce our enjoyment of the festival.
verb + noun
- spoil the enjoymentDon't let a small mistake spoil the enjoyment of the evening.
adjective + noun
- great enjoymentCooking for friends gives me great enjoyment.
verb + preposition
- get enjoyment fromSome people get enjoyment from solving hard puzzles.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have enjoyment to play football.Correct: I enjoy playing football.