basic amenities
plural noun
: things considered to be essential to make life easier and more pleasant
The government intends to provide the isolated town with basic amenities, such as roads, running water, and electricity.
Examples of basic amenities in a Sentence
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The facility will include at least 1,300 slot machines, a restaurant and other basic amenities, Eventually, the facility will be replaced by a larger casino resort.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
In developing countries, schools often face challenges such as overcrowding and lack of basic amenities.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
As customer expectations evolve, basic amenities and standard services are no longer sufficient to captivate modern, experience-savvy guests.
—Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Most camping sites will have basic amenities like fire pits, picnic tables, and potable water; many will also offer bathrooms, food lockers, and even small grills.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
Even basic amenities can become an issue when playing shows, as Shraya points out.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2023
But their options for storage are limited and most don’t have access to basic amenities, including bathrooms and regular garbage pickup.
—Gwozniac, oregonlive, 30 July 2023
Clark’s office said the apartment appeared to lack basic amenities such as food or clothing.
—Emma Colton, Fox News, 28 June 2023
The small schools targeted for consolidation often lack basic amenities like gyms, cafeterias, and art spaces, the kind of resources district leaders say the students can get by consolidating students into new buildings.
—Christopher Huffaker, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
In developing countries, schools often face challenges such as overcrowding and lack of basic amenities.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
As customer expectations evolve, basic amenities and standard services are no longer sufficient to captivate modern, experience-savvy guests.
—Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Most camping sites will have basic amenities like fire pits, picnic tables, and potable water; many will also offer bathrooms, food lockers, and even small grills.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
Even basic amenities can become an issue when playing shows, as Shraya points out.
—Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2023
But their options for storage are limited and most don’t have access to basic amenities, including bathrooms and regular garbage pickup.
—Gwozniac, oregonlive, 30 July 2023
Clark’s office said the apartment appeared to lack basic amenities such as food or clothing.
—Emma Colton, Fox News, 28 June 2023
The small schools targeted for consolidation often lack basic amenities like gyms, cafeterias, and art spaces, the kind of resources district leaders say the students can get by consolidating students into new buildings.
—Christopher Huffaker, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023
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“Basic amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basic%20amenities. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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