pleasure

noun B1 Neutral

Social

Meaning

Pleasure is a feeling of happiness or enjoyment that you get from something you like.

💡 Don't confuse "pleasure" with "pleasurable"; "pleasure" is a noun, while "pleasurable" is an adjective.

Example Sentences

Is it a pleasure to meet new people ?

It is a pleasure to meet you today .

It is no pleasure to work in such a noisy place .

Word in Context

I take a short walk after dinner because it gives me pleasure to see the quiet street . The air is cool and I enjoy the small lights in the windows . Sometimes I meet a neighbor who waves and we say hello . When I come home , I make a cup of tea and relax for a while .

Common Phrases

take pleasure in find pleasure in a great pleasure

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