amenity
noun
ame·ni·ty
ə-ˈme-nə-tē 
-ˈmē-
-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
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
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.
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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
An industrial building constructed over a century ago, the 21-room boutique hotel offers luxury amenities like private balconies, deep soaking tubs, and gas fireplaces in each room and suite.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Six Senses Ibiza runs a comprehensive three- to seven-night regime comprising a consultation with the property's resident sleep doctor, 45-minute general wellness screening, yoga nidra, massages, fitness classes, sleep amenities, and sleep tracking.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
The ground floor would include offices and amenities spaces, as well as parking.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
The pool will have several amenities, including a family slide, a lily pad bridge, a zero-depth entry ramp, a climbing wall and a vortex, according to a February press release from Louisville Metro.
—The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
Additional perks afforded homeowners are myriad hotel-like amenities such as full-service housekeeping and landscaping maintenance, 24-hour security, provisioning services that ensure the villa is fully stocked upon arrival, and a dedicated villa manager that looks after the home year-round.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
These hotel types usually have a parent company such as Hilton or Marriott, but boutique brands offer a wider range of amenities onsite and nearby.
—Lydia Fletcher, arkansasonline.com, 7 Apr. 2024
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
An industrial building constructed over a century ago, the 21-room boutique hotel offers luxury amenities like private balconies, deep soaking tubs, and gas fireplaces in each room and suite.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Six Senses Ibiza runs a comprehensive three- to seven-night regime comprising a consultation with the property's resident sleep doctor, 45-minute general wellness screening, yoga nidra, massages, fitness classes, sleep amenities, and sleep tracking.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
The ground floor would include offices and amenities spaces, as well as parking.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
The pool will have several amenities, including a family slide, a lily pad bridge, a zero-depth entry ramp, a climbing wall and a vortex, according to a February press release from Louisville Metro.
—The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024
Additional perks afforded homeowners are myriad hotel-like amenities such as full-service housekeeping and landscaping maintenance, 24-hour security, provisioning services that ensure the villa is fully stocked upon arrival, and a dedicated villa manager that looks after the home year-round.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
These hotel types usually have a parent company such as Hilton or Marriott, but boutique brands offer a wider range of amenities onsite and nearby.
—Lydia Fletcher, arkansasonline.com, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amenity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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amenity
noun
ame·ni·ty
ə-ˈmen-ət-ē
-ˈmē-nət-
-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
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