amenity
noun
ame·ni·ty
ə-ˈme-nə-tē 
-ˈmē-
-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
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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
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Of course, there are tons of amenities for like-minded sports buffs, including a full-size basketball court, a fitness center, a putting green, and a tennis court.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
The price tag for units starts at $5 million and includes access to a range of amenities such as a library, a fitness center complete with a Pilates and yoga studio, spa center, game room, salon for private events, as well as access to the marina.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Of course, there are tons of amenities for like-minded sports buffs, including a full-size basketball court, a fitness center, a putting green, and a tennis court.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
The price tag for units starts at $5 million and includes access to a range of amenities such as a library, a fitness center complete with a Pilates and yoga studio, spa center, game room, salon for private events, as well as access to the marina.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amenity. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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amenity
noun
ame·ni·ty
ə-ˈmen-ət-ē
-ˈmē-nət-
-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
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