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

Members of the Ford Field and River Club also have access to a list of amenities such as an equestrian center, deepwater marina, and 250-acre golf course by late architect Pete Dye. Click here for more photos of the Ford Field and River Club residence. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024

Ranging from voluminous studios to three-bedroom homes with panoramic views, the residences will be flanked by a range of amenities encompassing an indoor Sky Lounge, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a boxing arena, a yoga patio and a spa suite, among others. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024

Catch up quick: Bibb offered the Browns a $460 million package for a renovation of the existing stadium, comprised chiefly of admissions taxes and parking revenue, and has pursued a lakefront master plan with amenities designed to complement the stadium. —Sam Allard, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024

Officially opened in summer 2021, this polished property is the only hotel in all of Zimbabwe to achieve Relais & Châteaux status, providing guests with a dazzling array of high-end amenities to enjoy during a stay. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 17 Oct. 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