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 of amenity

• gesture
• courtesy

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

An influx of new businesses, housing developments and luxury amenities is changing the makeup of the area, but advocates are working to maintain its legacy. —Timia Cobb breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026

Big hotel amenities like valet service, gyms, and room service are great for business trips, and a short-term home rental might be ideal for a family reunion or girl’s weekend. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026

Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026

Operating as a separate hotel, part of the LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Shore House provides full access to the resort’s amenities while offering an exclusive guest experience. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for amenity

• obscenity
• serenity
• lenity

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