First Known Use: 14th century
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amenity
noun ame·ni·ty \ə-ˈme-nə-tē, -ˈmē-\
: something that makes life easier or more pleasant
plural ame·ni·ties
Full Definition of AMENITY
1
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
2
usually plural : something (as a conventional social gesture) that conduces to smoothness or pleasantness of social relationships <maintaining social amenities>
3
: something that conduces to comfort, convenience, or enjoyment <hotels with modern amenities>
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Origin of AMENITY
Middle English amenite, from Latin amoenitat-, amoenitas, from amoenus pleasant
Related to AMENITY
- Synonyms
- civility, attention, courtesy, formality, gesture, pleasantry, politeness
- Antonyms
- basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement
Rhymes with AMENITY
AMENITIES Defined for Kids
amenity
noun ame·ni·ty \ə-ˈmen-ə-tē, -ˈmē-\
plural ame·ni·ties
Definition of AMENITY for Kids
1
: the quality or characteristic of being pleasant or agreeable
2
amenities plural : something that makes life easier or more pleasant <Our hotel has many amenities.>
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