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
Recent Examples on the Web
At the same time, more people are going to the beach in larger groups and for special events, requiring more space and amenities.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The lakeside pool is an unforgettable outdoor amenity with a gray bottom and electric spa.
—
David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
At check-in, guests are greeted with a glass of Coors Banquet or seasonal wine, and additional amenities include ice cream during the hotel’s social hour and access to s’more kits and roasting tools.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The lakeside pool is an unforgettable outdoor amenity with a gray bottom and electric spa.
—
David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
At check-in, guests are greeted with a glass of Coors Banquet or seasonal wine, and additional amenities include ice cream during the hotel’s social hour and access to s’more kits and roasting tools.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Outside, additional impressive amenities are found, including the heated pool with stunning mountain views, spacious terraces with seating areas and a fire pit that's perfect for cozying up on chilly evenings.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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