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

For that sort of money there will naturally be lots of amenities too, including a rooftop pool, multiple lounges, offices, a cinema, a gym, and more. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025

Warm wood accents, plush furnishings, and thoughtful amenities create spaces that invite relaxation after active days outdoors. —Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

The lobby is steeped in nostalgia, with soaring marble columns, intricate mosaic tile flooring, and a grand circular mural on the ceiling, while the 93 guest rooms offer comfortable beds and a blend of vintage charm with modern amenities. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025

But the company wanted $340,000 for a balcony cabin, plus $8,000 a month for amenities such as food, entertainment, health-club use and laundry services. —Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 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