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amenities

n.
US //əˈmɛnətiz// UK //ɐmˈɛnɪtiz// ameni·ties
  1. 1 useful facilities (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    useful features or services like shops, parks, or gyms that make a place better to live in.

    facilities or services that contribute to the comfort, convenience, or enjoyment of a location. Usually plural.

    Example

    The new apartment building has great amenities, including a rooftop garden and a gym.

    Example

    Urban planners are focusing on improving local amenities to ensure that residents have access to essential services within walking distance of their homes.

    Usage

    Almost always used in the plural form.
  2. 2 pleasantness (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the quality of being pleasant or agreeable in a place or in someone's behavior.

    the quality of being pleasant or attractive, particularly regarding a climate, a location, or social manners.

    Example

    We enjoyed the amenities of the local climate during our summer holiday.

    Example

    The diplomat was known for his social amenities, always ensuring that every guest felt welcomed and respected at formal functions.

    Teacher's tip

    In modern English, this abstract sense is much less common than the sense referring to physical facilities.
    • unpleasantness
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