Amenity: meaning, definitions and examples
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amenity
[ əˈmɛnəti ]
public places
A feature that provides comfort, convenience, or enjoyment to people, such as a swimming pool, gym, or park.
Synonyms
convenience, facility, service.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| amenity |
Use this word to refer to desirable or useful features or facilities of a building or place, often associated with comfort or convenience.
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| facility |
This term is typically used to describe a place, piece of equipment, or amenity provided for a particular purpose, often associated with larger buildings or structures.
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| service |
Use this word to refer to a system or organization that provides something people need or want, generally emphasizing help provided.
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| convenience |
This word is used to describe something that makes life easier or more comfortable, emphasizing ease and efficiency.
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Examples of usage
- The hotel offers various amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a spa.
- The apartment complex has amenities like a fitness center and a community room.
Translations
Translations of the word "amenity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comodidade
🇮🇳 सुविधा
🇩🇪 Annehmlichkeit
🇮🇩 kenyamanan
🇺🇦 зручність
🇵🇱 udogodnienie
🇯🇵 便利さ
🇫🇷 commodité
🇪🇸 comodidad
🇹🇷 rahatlık
🇰🇷 편의
🇸🇦 وسيلة راحة
🇨🇿 pohodlí
🇸🇰 pohodlie
🇨🇳 便利设施
🇸🇮 udobje
🇮🇸 þægindi
🇰🇿 ыңғайлылық
🇬🇪 კომფორტულობა
🇦🇿 rahatlıq
🇲🇽 comodidad
Etymology
The word 'amenity' comes from the Latin word 'amenitas', which means 'pleasantness' or 'delight'. It was first used in English in the late 14th century to refer to the quality of being pleasant or agreeable. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to features that provide comfort or convenience to people, especially in public places.
See also: amenities.