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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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.
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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
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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
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 17 Apr. 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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