amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈme-nə-tē  -ˈmē- 

plural amenities

1

: something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

hotels with modern amenities

providing residents with the basic amenities

2

usually amenities : something (such as a conventional social gesture) that promotes smoothness or pleasantness in social relationships

maintaining social amenities

3

a

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

b(1)

: the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure

(2)

: a feature conducive to such attractiveness and value

Synonyms

• attention
• civility
• courtesy
• formality
• gesture
• pleasantry
• politeness

Examples of amenity in a Sentence

The hotel has every amenity you could want.

an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior

Recent Examples on the Web

In this community, homeowner amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, tennis and basketball courts, sports fields, pools, private horse stables, an archery range and access to the Pecan Plantation Country Club with dining and lodging. —Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024

Villa amenities include mowing and lawn care, snow removal, roof and gutter repair and replacement, exterior paint, and landscape maintenance. —Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024

Reserve a Stretch Run Suite for your group of 20 or more and enjoy amenities such as reserved seating, admission, general parking, race programs, communal wagering machines, and a viewing deck to immerse yourself in the excitement of live racing. —Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024

The stadium lease states that while the NFL team is responsible for providing certain amenities, like the buffet, at games, the Stadium Authority is ultimately responsible for reimbursing the 49ers. —Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English amenite, from Latin amoenitat-, amoenitas, from amoenus pleasant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Kids Definition

amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈmen-ət-ē  -ˈmē-nət- 

plural amenities

1

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

2

: something (as good manners or household appliances) that makes life easier or more pleasant

—usually used in plural