pleasure pleasure /ˈplɛʒɝ/

noun

1. () A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience  ( pleasance , pleasure )
   a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
    He was tingling with pleasure
   he was tingling with pleasure
   
   
2. () Something or someone that provides a source of happiness  ( delight , pleasure , joy )
   something or someone that provides a source of happiness
    A joy to behold
   a joy to behold
    The pleasure of his company
   the pleasure of his company
    The new car is a delight
   the new car is a delight
   
   
3. Sexual gratification  ( pleasure )
   sexual gratification
    He took his pleasure of her
   he took his pleasure of her
   
4. An activity that affords enjoyment  ( pleasure )
   an activity that affords enjoyment
    He puts duty before pleasure
   he puts duty before pleasure
   
   
5. A formal expression  ( pleasure )
   a formal expression
    He serves at the pleasure of the President
   he serves at the pleasure of the President