Main Entry:

ame·ni·ty

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈme-nə-tē, -ˈmē-\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural ame·ni·ties

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

1 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 value2usually plural : something (as a conventional social gesture) that conduces to smoothness or pleasantness of social relationships <maintaining social amenities>3: something that conduces to comfort, convenience, or enjoyment <hotels with modern amenities>