amenity
Americannoun
plural
amenities-
an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility.
the graceful amenities of society.
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any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure.
The house has a swimming pool, two fireplaces, and other amenities.
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the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness.
the amenity of the Caribbean climate.
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amenities, lavatory; bathroom: used as a euphemism.
noun
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(often plural) a useful or pleasant facility or service
a swimming pool was just one of the amenities
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the fact or condition of being pleasant or agreeable
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(usually plural) a social courtesy or pleasantry
Etymology
Origin of amenity
1400–50; late Middle English amenite < Anglo-French < Latin amoenitās, equivalent to amoen ( us ) pleasing + -itās -ity
Example Sentences
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The author suggests that the question should not be whether incarcerated people deserve amenities, but rather what kind of people communities want returning from prison: “broken” or “better.”
From Los Angeles Times
The finished result, known as the Foothill Estate, was completed in 2016 and featured an array of impressive amenities, including a screening room, an art studio, and staff quarters—as well as 3 acres.
From MarketWatch
The iconic Rose Bowl opened in 1922, is a national historic landmark and boasts ample tailgating opportunities, but some fans have complained about the aging venue’s uncomfortable seating and lack of modern amenities.
From Los Angeles Times
The bets on the airlines came as Delta and United try to offer more amenities to wealthier customers.
From MarketWatch
The area saw frenzied bidding wars and fast sales as affluent buyers chased privacy, space, and luxe home amenities.
From MarketWatch
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