To enjoy means to take pleasure or satisfaction in something. When you enjoy a book, you find it interesting or fun to read. When you enjoy someone's company, you feel happy being around them. When you enjoy your dinner, it tastes good and you're glad to be eating it.

Enjoyment suggests you're actively experiencing pleasure while something happens. You might say you like pizza in general, but you enjoy the pizza you're eating right now, savoring each bite. You might like your best friend, but you enjoy the afternoon you spend together playing and talking.

The word also appears in phrases like enjoy yourself, which means to have a good time. If someone says “enjoy your vacation!” they're hoping you'll have fun and feel happy during your trip. When you tell someone to enjoy their meal, you're wishing them pleasure in eating it.

Enjoyment can involve being present in the moment. When you truly enjoy a sunny day, a challenging puzzle, or a conversation with a friend, you're paying attention and feeling the pleasure it brings.