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

Red Bull Mirage Lounge A multi-level structure across from Quasar, the Red Bull Mirage, will offer exclusive access to premier stage views, exclusive entertainment and other amenities. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025

The top floor would include several units with patio decks, more rentable storage and a nearly 1,700 square feet lounge and amenity area facing northeast, according to the plans. —Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025

The skyscrapers, cloudless skies and sheer decadence of that kind of rooftop amenity all to yourself, in the middle of the metropolis. —Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Travelers will be flying on Abercrombie & Kent’s chartered Boeing 757 jet, with first-class lie-flat seats, personalized cabin crew service, and amenities that include champagne and caviar. —Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 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