n.
Pronunciation: ' ple-zh ə r, ' pl ā -
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English plesure, alteration of plesir, from Anglo-French plaisir, from plaisir to please
Date: 14th century
1 : DESIRE , INCLINATION <wait upon his pleasure ― Shakespeare>
2 : a state of gratification
3 a : sensual gratification b : frivolous amusement
4 : a source of delight or joy