amenity

noun

ame·ni·ty | \ ə-ˈme-nə-tē

plural amenities

Definition of amenity

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

3a : 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

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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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Ocean boasts 64 oceanfront residences and enticing amenities. — Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "Just Outside Miami, New Development 2000 Ocean Is Redefining Luxury, One Minotti Furnishing at a Time," 18 Jan. 2019 Those seeking five-star amenities in a ski-in/ski-out resort and designer boutiques best travel elsewhere. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "This Austrian Spa and Ski Town Is Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Film," 11 Jan. 2019 Along with its reputation for bare-bones amenities, Spirit also garnered media attention for an internal feud with its pilots. — Aditi Shrikant, Vox, "Spirit Airlines is the most on-time airline in America. Here’s why.," 17 Dec. 2018 Elsewhere, amenities are embracing a space-age look. — Stefanos Chen, The Seattle Times, "Real estate technology that could have a lasting effect on housing," 20 Nov. 2018 Consider what backcountry necessities and amenities are most important. — Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, "How to Choose a Trip for Your First Backpacking Experience," 11 Nov. 2018 Getty ImagesChris Jackson The facilities are more like a hotel than a hospital, with fresh food prepared on site (including afternoon tea), wine and champagne available on request, and amenities like satellite television and wi-fi. — Megan Friedman, Marie Claire, "The Ultimate Guide to the Royal Family," 5 Oct. 2018 The luxe apartment, which is rentable on a project-by-project basis, comes fully equipped with every Insta-worthy amenity imaginable. — Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "This Penthouse Apartment Was Designed for Influencer Photoshoots," 1 Oct. 2018 Last year, Google streamlined hotel search on phones to include price filtering, detailed amenity information, and the ability to book without leaving search. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Google really wants you to use Maps and search to plan your next outing," 28 Sep. 2018

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