amenity

One entry found for amenity.

Main Entry: ame·ni·ty
Pronunciation: &-'me-n&-tE, -'mE-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English amenite, from Latin amoenitat-, amoenitas, from amoenus pleasant
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>