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

As superyachts continue to grow in length and volume, and the list of amenities jumps with them, the cost to charter some of the most impressive vessels on the water is also spiraling. —Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025

The amenities, in addition to Unrivaled’s competitive salary and players’ ownership stake, is likely why the league already signed the likes of college superstars Flau’jae Johnson and Paige Bueckers as well as have plans to travel in subsequent seasons. —C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025

With no kids in tow on this trip, now's the time to stay at a place with an elevated vibe, a sophisticated food and drink scene, and amenities geared toward grownups. —Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025

The Douglas Mawson will also feature ample public spaces and modern amenities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzis, a gym, sauna, and multiple observation areas. —Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 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

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