1. Act of receiving pleasure from something; SYN. delectation.
2. The pleasure felt when having a good time.

ETYM Perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Irish and Gael. fonn pleasure.
1. Activities that are enjoyable or amusing; SYN. merriment, playfulness.
2. Verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); SYN. play, sport.
3. Violent and excited activity; (colloquial).

ETYM French plaisir, originally an infinitive. Related to Please.
1. A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; SYN. pleasance.
2. An activity that affords enjoyment.
3. Sexual gratification.