convenience

noun

kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s How to pronounce convenience (audio)
Definition of conveniencenext
1
as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living a house with all the modern conveniences that buyers have come to expect

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2
as in restroom
chiefly British a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste it can be hard to find a public convenience in an unfamiliar train station

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Recent Examples of convenience All things that the convenience of your sofa and widescreen TV at home will never offer. — Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 Wallace launched the business in 2023, with an emphasis on convenience and transparency. — Katherine Bjoraas, CBS News, 30 July 2026 If convenience is a factor in your decision, the estate is just moments from the restaurants galore as well as shopping opportunities, including at Sunset Place. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 That convenience can also make the account valuable to criminals. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for convenience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenience
  1. amenity
  2. restroom
  3. luxury
  4. bathroom
  5. benefit
  6. toilet
  7. comfort
Noun
  • But the two men want additional amenities such as pickleball courts or soccer fields that give more people a reason to keep coming back.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • By selling homes, developers get early funding, which helps pay for restaurants, spas, and other amenities that might not survive on room revenue alone.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • Open the restrooms before the park becomes unusable due to the smell of public urination.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, the department closed several restrooms after the rough ocean damaged the water line and meter serving them.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • Rather than chasing polished luxury or fleeting travel trends, the inn leans into the village of Woods Hole’s creative, scientific, and maritime character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, stylist Lexie Polito, co-owner of the luxury loungewear brand Sunshine Society, falls a little farther afield.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And, parts of it, like bathrooms and the building’s elevator, need to be brought up to more accessible standards.
    — Sofi Zeman July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This financing reflects our focus on supporting experienced operators developing essential infrastructure with strong underlying economics and measurable environmental benefits.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • In response, temporary chemical toilets and hand-washing stations were installed, the department said.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The restaurant’s unfussy dining room is spiced with colorful murals, among them an ominous bathroom-door piece featuring a toilet spewing orange flames.
    — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of toilet
Noun
  • Designed with pretty pleats and a billowy silhouette, this A-line style delivers a polished look without sacrificing comfort thanks to its ruffled elastic waistband.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There’s still a common misconception that comfort and elegance are two separate concepts, but loafers and mom jeans are two wardrobe staples that prove otherwise.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of comfort

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