amenity

American  

[uh-men-i-tee, uh-mee-ni-] / əˈmɛn ɪ ti, əˈmi nɪ- /

noun

plural

amenities

1. an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility.

   the graceful amenities of society.

2. any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure.

   The house has a swimming pool, two fireplaces, and other amenities.

3. the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness.

   the amenity of the Caribbean climate.

4. amenities, lavatory; bathroom: used as a euphemism.

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amenity British  

/ əˈmiːnɪtɪ /

noun

1. (often plural) a useful or pleasant facility or service

   a swimming pool was just one of the amenities

2. the fact or condition of being pleasant or agreeable

3. (usually plural) a social courtesy or pleasantry

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Etymology

Origin of amenity

1400–50; late Middle English amenite < Anglo-French < Latin amoenitās, equivalent to amoen ( us ) pleasing + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

Rooms generally aren’t ready until 4 p.m., but you can use the water park and other amenities before and after you check out.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continued.

From MarketWatch

The Fed has also published a detailed FAQ External link disputing claims that the project includes luxury features such as VIP dining rooms or rooftop amenities, saying those elements were never built.

From Barron's

Diddy’s Holmby Hills property comes complete with a rather impressive number of amenities, including a bar, wine cellar, library, gym, an indoor sauna, and a pool.

From MarketWatch

You may think our move to a place with low prices is the sole reason for these amenities.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• comfort
• convenience
• enhancement
• facility
• improvement
• luxury
• quality