conveniences

noun

plural of convenience
1
as in amenities
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 restrooms
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 conveniences Doomscrolling on an iPhone, firing endless questions at ChatGPT, or streaming a 4K film on Netflix on your laptop – behind these modern life conveniences lies a high-stakes contest between two Asian technology powers. — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Modern conveniences include an elevator and geothermal heating. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 In This Article Few modern conveniences are more appreciated than our heating and cooling systems, which keep our homes comfortable throughout the year. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 RainPoint Smart Watering Ecosystem The RainPoint Smart Irrigation Ecosystem is equipped with features that make plant care a breeze for homeowners and renters, giving them conveniences that save time and headaches. — Gretchen M. Stone, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Adding to the conveniences found inside, there are also plenty of restrooms throughout. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 The Empire Builder also delivers a number of practical conveniences that enhance the journey for everyone on board. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 The Greek island boasts both relaxation and conveniences thanks to its abundance of high-quality accommodation options, spa and wellness facilities, and beautiful beaches. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 This printer has a ton of modern conveniences, including mobile capabilities. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveniences
  1. amenities
  2. restrooms
  3. luxuries
  4. bathrooms
  5. toilets
Noun
  • Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Being rich isn’t enough Indian Creek Country Club was founded in 1929 and is centered around an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and other private amenities.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenities
Noun
  • The Meadows is the first tract open for public use and the park’s hub; there’s public parking, restrooms, a kayak and canoe launch, and a covered pavilion.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That includes robots roofing houses, lifting packages and cleaning restrooms.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of restrooms
Noun
  • Beauty services are often seen as luxuries, and some treatments?
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • One of his offers to Luepke involves some luxuries from his side hustle.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Point Dume residence has four bedrooms and six bathrooms in roughly 3,700 square feet across two levels.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathrooms
Noun
  • In the Slovenian Alps, lodges that depend on rainwater have restricted the use of water for climbers and hikers, including for showers and toilets.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The city’s authorities will prioritize protecting and improving parks, advertising public cool spaces during hot weather and expanding access to public toilets and water, as well as adding shading to public spaces.
    — Olivia Rudgard, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of toilets

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“Conveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveniences. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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