pleasance

[ plez-uhns ]

noun

1. a place laid out as a pleasure garden or promenade.
2. Archaic. pleasure.

pleasance

/ ˈplɛzəns /

noun

1. a secluded part of a garden laid out with trees, walks, etc
2. archaic.
   enjoyment or pleasure

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleasance¹

1300–50; Middle English plesaunce < Middle French plaisance. See pleasant, -ance

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleasance¹

C14 plesaunce, from Old French plaisance, from plaisant pleasant, from plaisir to please

Example Sentences

Det Ch Insp Jonathan Pleasance said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Nicol's family and friends at this very difficult time,” he said.

From BBC

He managed to break even, meaning he had the funds to return this year with Thank God This Lasts Forever at the Pleasance Courtyard Beside.

From BBC

Now a stage reading of the upcoming Willy's Candy Spectacular: A Musical Parody will have its world premiere at the Pleasance King Dome on 9 August.

From BBC

Gwyneth Goes Skiing is on at the Pleasance Theatre, London, for 10 days from 13 December.

From BBC

London’s Pleasance Theatre will transform into the Deer Valley ski resort for a 10-day run beginning Dec. 13.

From Los Angeles Times