B2 adjective Neutral

amenity

/əˈmiː.nə.ti/

A feature or facility that provides comfort, convenience, or enjoyment to a place. It typically refers to non-essential but desirable characteristics of a building, neighborhood, or hotel that enhance its overall value and appeal.

Examples

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1

The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

2

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

3

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

Word Family

Noun
amenity
Related
amenableness
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'menu'. Just like a menu offers a variety of choices at a restaurant, 'amenities' are the menu of features and comforts offered by a place.

Quick Quiz

The hotel offers a wide range of __________, including an indoor pool and a full-service spa.

Correct!

The correct answer is: amenities

Examples

1

The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

everyday

The local park is a wonderful amenity for families living in the neighborhood.

2

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

formal

Urban planning must prioritize the equitable distribution of public amenities across the city.

3

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

informal

The apartment is small, but it's got great amenities like a gym and a roof terrace.

4

Access to basic amenities such as clean water and electricity remains a challenge in rural regions.

academic

Access to basic amenities such as clean water and electricity remains a challenge in rural regions.

5

Our corporate housing package includes premium amenities to ensure the comfort of your executives.

business

Our corporate housing package includes premium amenities to ensure the comfort of your executives.

Word Family

Noun
amenity
Related
amenableness

Common Collocations

public amenity public amenity
basic amenities basic amenities
modern amenities modern amenities
on-site amenities on-site amenities
lack of amenities lack of amenities

Common Phrases

social amenities

social amenities

local amenities

local amenities

standard amenities

standard amenities

Often Confused With

amenity vs amenable

Amenity is a noun referring to facilities; amenable is an adjective describing a person who is cooperative or open to suggestion.

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Usage Notes

The word is most frequently used in the plural form ('amenities') when discussing real estate, tourism, or urban development. It implies something that goes beyond the bare necessities to make life more pleasant.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use this word as an adjective or confuse it with 'amenities' being only high-end luxuries, whereas it can also refer to basic necessities like street lighting.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'menu'. Just like a menu offers a variety of choices at a restaurant, 'amenities' are the menu of features and comforts offered by a place.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'amoenitas', meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Often used in plural form (amenities) Can be used as a modifier: amenity center
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Cultural Context

In Western real estate, 'amenities' are a key selling point, often including things like in-unit laundry, gyms, or proximity to transit.

Quick Quiz

The hotel offers a wide range of __________, including an indoor pool and a full-service spa.

Correct!

The correct answer is: amenities

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