English dictionary
pleasure
nounPronunciation
ˈplɛʒə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- sexual gratification
noun
- an activity that affords enjoyment
noun
- a formal expression
noun
- something or someone that provides a source of happiness
noun
- a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
Example sentences
he took his pleasure of her
he puts duty before pleasure
he serves at the pleasure of the President
a joy to behold
the pleasure of his company
the new car is a delight
he was tingling with pleasure