amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈme-nə-tē How to pronounce amenity (audio) -ˈmē- How to pronounce amenity (audio)
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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Starbase includes SpaceX's construction and launch site, employee housing, the Ad Astra private school and various other amenities. Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025 The outlet also listed the amenities at the facility, which includes a 24/7 nursing staff. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025 There is a clear 'flight to quality,' which puts significant pressure on older buildings and office-heavy districts that lack a dynamic mix of amenities. Ayesha Javed, Time, 12 Oct. 2025 Club Cresswind at Cresswind Wesley Chapel features amenities such as a resort-style pool pickleball and tennis courts, art studio, event lawn and the Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit training. Kolter Homes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amenity

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of amenity was in the 14th century

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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amenity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

amenity

noun
ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈmen-ət-ē How to pronounce amenity (audio) -ˈmē-nət- How to pronounce amenity (audio)
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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