Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - joy

~1 n 1 great happiness and pleasure  (to sb's joy)  (To Beth's surprise and joy, she was awarded first prize. | jump for joy (=be very pleased)) 2 something or someone that gives you happiness and pleasure  (the joys and sorrows of bringing up a family | be a joy to use/drive etc (=be very pleasant to use/drive etc))  (The new Merc's a joy to drive.) 3 (uncountable only in questions or negatives) BrE spoken success in doing what you are trying to do  (You could ask the library to trace the book, but I doubt you'll get any joy.) ~2 v joy in sth phr v literary to be happy because of something