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 value
2 usually 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>