amenity
noun
ame·ni·ty
ə-ˈme-nə-tē 
-ˈmē-
-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
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
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Like most other public amenities, in the early and mid-20th Century, many National and State Parks were long off-limits to Black people owing to Jim Crow laws.
—Jerel Ezell, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
For those in search of a lavish all-inclusive experience, The Westin Reserva Conchal offers a wealth of amenities including seven restaurants, five bars and a full-service spa.
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Beyond the beach, the park has tons of amenities, including picnic areas, a playground, nature trails, and bathrooms.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
Like most other public amenities, in the early and mid-20th Century, many National and State Parks were long off-limits to Black people owing to Jim Crow laws.
—Jerel Ezell, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
For those in search of a lavish all-inclusive experience, The Westin Reserva Conchal offers a wealth of amenities including seven restaurants, five bars and a full-service spa.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Beyond the beach, the park has tons of amenities, including picnic areas, a playground, nature trails, and bathrooms.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amenity
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amenity. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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amenity
noun
ame·ni·ty
ə-ˈmen-ət-ē
-ˈmē-nət-
-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
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