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

• attention
• civility
• courtesy
• formality
• gesture
• pleasantry
• politeness

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

Three separate garages provide room for up to 12 cars, and the amenities don’t stop there. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024

Small apartments make people want amenities, and amenities make people accept small apartments. —D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024

All in all, the Loews Philadelphia Hotel ensures its guests have every necessary amenity for a quick work trip or weekend getaway in the city. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024

The site would include 24-hour security, meals, showers and other amenities, plus services to connect people with housing. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024

The seats are among several cool amenities in a new playground at this Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school. —Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024

Residents will have the opportunity to use the aquatic center's amenities, including the water slides and lazy river. —Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024

Furthermore, the plan facilitated the acquisition and development of Peaks View Park in Doney Park, numerous trails, and trail amenities countywide, alongside the establishment of Navajo interpretive sites at Little Colorado Gorge and Chocolate Falls. —Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024

Many residents have settled here, and are already enjoying the quiet, secluded streets and amenities offered in luxury maintenance provided communities. —Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024

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

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