amenity

What does “amenity” mean?

noun.a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.

SAT Usage

This term commonly appears in passages discussing real estate, urban development, or lifestyle choices, emphasizing the additional features that enhance comfort or convenience. It implies a sense of luxury or quality of life that goes beyond basic necessities, distinguishing it from similar terms like "facility," which may refer to basic structures without the connotation of desirability.

Common Confusions

Amenity implies a desirable or enhancing feature that improves comfort, while facility usually suggests a basic structure or service without the connotation of luxury or added value.

Example Sentences

• We especially enjoyed the amenity of the climate on our last holiday.

• All the little amenities the hotel provided made our stay very enjoyable.

• The luxurious hotel offered every amenity imaginable, from a world-class spa to a rooftop pool, ensuring guests experienced the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.