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
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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Regardless of their room category, guests at Hotel Emma enjoy a bevy of luxe amenities.
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
More than its looks, the castle offers a host of entertaining amenities, too, ranging from a theater to a tennis court to direct beach access.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Regardless of their room category, guests at Hotel Emma enjoy a bevy of luxe amenities.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Uniworld’s boutique river ships feature elegant design, luxury amenities, family-style gourmet dining, and immersive cultural experiences, ensuring a luxurious and memorable journey for this community and more.
—Martie Bowser, Essence, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for amenity
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amenity. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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