basic amenities

plural noun

: things considered to be essential to make life easier and more pleasant
The government intends to provide the isolated town with basic amenities, such as roads, running water, and electricity.

Examples of basic amenities in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Note that flying with a low-cost carrier like Spirit or Frontier may present lower starting prices, but these fares don’t include a carry-on, seat selections, or other basic amenities. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024 Both companies target the budget traveler, offering clean rooms with basic amenities and dirt-cheap prices that typically run under $60 a night. Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Surely, these basic amenities are requisites for building a country’s industrial base. Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2023 The refugees live in basic homes with basic amenities and a need to supply solar power. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2023 Think: arcades, game courts, slides, and more—going beyond the basic amenities for a thrilling vacation. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 6 May 2024 The act of holding a party must assume some of the responsibility for basic amenities. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024 The facility will include at least 1,300 slot machines, a restaurant and other basic amenities, Eventually, the facility will be replaced by a larger casino resort. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024 In developing countries, schools often face challenges such as overcrowding and lack of basic amenities. Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024

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“Basic amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basic%20amenities. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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