plural noun
Feelings of happiness or enjoyment that come from things you like.
Small pleasures make difficult days easier.
She remembered the pleasures of her childhood.
American English
How to pronounce pleasures
nounB1Common word
PLEHzherz
/ˈpʰlɛ.ʒɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of pleasure
Feelings of happiness or enjoyment that come from things you like.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Activities or experiences that give you enjoyment.
Cooking and gardening are two of life's simple pleasures.
Travel offers many pleasures besides beautiful views.
Useful expressions
to enjoy doing something
She takes pleasure in helping new employees.
a polite way to say “you are welcome”
—Thanks for fixing the printer. —My pleasure.
something you enjoy even though it may seem silly or embarrassing
Reality TV is her guilty pleasure.