amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈme-nə-tē How to pronounce amenity (audio) -ˈmē- How to pronounce amenity (audio)
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

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 Adding food and amenities can benefit a building If an office building seems worth investing in, Taute said adding food and beverage options and upgrading meeting spaces can make the building more attractive to businesses that might want to lease space there. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2024 The condo also includes 2,814 square feet of private rooftop patio space and shared amenities such as a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and guest suite. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024 Independence Day: Thursday, July 4 Labor Day: Monday, September 2 How to take the train in Michigan:Amtrak ticket prices, lines, amenities The Blue Water Trains 364 and 365 will also work normally and serve Wolverine Stations in Southwestern Michigan, according to Amtrak. Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024 Officials not only played up the campus’ academic and research excellence, but also the area’s safety and amenities — such as nearby Disneyland and beautiful Orange County beaches, said Bryan Jue, senior director of outreach and communications. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 An impressive range of amenities is also available on-site — a postcard-worthy beach fronts the property, while those who prefer to lounge by the pool have three to choose from. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024 The project adds 90,000 square feet to the airport, including operational facilities, numerous traveler amenities and three additional gates to accommodate more flights and passengers. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024 With more power, better handling, and premium tires over a standard Kona, the N Line brings enhanced performance and a combination of new tech, safety and premium amenities. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 Working in a hotel, the kitchen had to deal with room service, a bar and additional amenities. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of amenity was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amenity. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

amenity

noun
ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈmen-ət-ē How to pronounce amenity (audio) -ˈmē-nət- How to pronounce amenity (audio)
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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