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

The resort spans spans 31 acres offering various venues, amenities and services including tennis courts and 40 overnight rooms. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025

Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025

That’s an amenity and an upgrade for those needing privacy to nurse their children. —Destiny Torres, Oc Register, 16 May 2025

Colorful design, a youthful vibe and abundant amenities — restaurant, cocktail bar, roof deck, co-working space, gym — characterize the Social Hub, a vast new hotel near Termini, Rome’s main train station. —Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025

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

Rhymes for amenity

• obscenity
• serenity
• lenity

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