amenity — a feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable, or easy to live in
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable, or easy to live in
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmiːnəti/
Example Sentences
- The apartment complex boasts amenities like a gym, pool, and even a dog park for lazy pets.
- Students chose this dormitory because of its excellent amenities and central location.
- The camping site's only amenity was a broken vending machine that ate money but gave no snacks.
amenity
NOUN[/əˈmiːnəti/]
a feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable, or easy to live in
The hotel's best amenity is the rooftop pool overlooking the city.
Amen! I love this tee - luxury amenities everywhere!
Finding serenity and identity through luxury amenity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'amenitas' meaning pleasantness or agreeableness, derived from 'amoenus' meaning pleasant or lovely. The word entered Middle English through Old French 'amenité'.
Breakdown
Latin 'amoenus' (pleasant) + '-ity' (suffix forming nouns denoting quality or state) = amenity (a pleasant or desirable feature)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The apartment complex boasts amenities like a gym, pool, and even a dog park for lazy pets.”
“Students chose this dormitory because of its excellent amenities and central location.”
“The camping site's only amenity was a broken vending machine that ate money but gave no snacks.”
“The new shopping mall includes various amenities such as parking, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.”
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