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

Cabins come in different sizes, and include varying amenities such as kitchens, fireplaces and outdoor grills. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025

My oversized Lodge Suite, Room 253, had a wet bar, a microwave, a gas fireplace, and a stunning soaking tub, in addition to the standard room amenities such as La Colombe coffee and Lockwood bath products. —Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

The new owner will also be privy to plenty of amenities via a $2,941 monthly common charge, including a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, a gym, and a private 75-square-foot storage room in the basement. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025

Besides community programming and amenities, Morejon said the DDA plans to keep the park safe and clean by hiring security, cleaning and landscaping teams. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025

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