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pleasures

Syllables: pleas·uresUK/ˈplɛʒəz//ˈplɛʒɚz/

pleasures is the plural of pleasure.

pleasures is the third-person singular simple present indicative of pleasure.

Meaning of pleasure

Noun

pleasure (countable and uncountable, plural pleasures)

  1. (uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
    • He remembered with pleasure his home and family.
    Antonyms:
    displeasure, pain
  2. (countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.
    • It was a pleasure to meet you.
    Synonyms:
    delight, joy, kick
  3. (uncountable) Sexual enjoyment.
  4. (uncountable) One's preference.
    • What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?
    Synonyms:
    desire, fancy, want, will, wish
  5. (formal, uncountable) The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.
    • to hold an office at pleasure: to hold it indefinitely until it is revoked
    Synonyms:
    discretion

See all 9 meanings of pleasure

Phrases with pleasures

Questions about pleasures

What is pleasures the plural of?
Pleasures is the plural of pleasure.
How do you pronounce pleasures?
Pleasures is pronounced /ˈplɛʒɚz/ (US).

Words near pleasures in the dictionary

  1. pleasurement
  2. pleasuremonger
  3. pleasuremongers
  4. pleasurer
  5. pleasurers
  6. pleasures
  7. pleasures of the flesh
  8. pleasures oneself
  9. pleasuresome
  10. pleasurest
  11. pleasureth

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