noun · neutral
amenity
UK/əˈmenəti/US/əˈmɛnəti/a·MEN·i·ty
a useful or pleasant feature or facility of a place that makes life more comfortable
Examples
“The flat has several modern amenities, like a gym and fast Wi‑Fi.”
“Local amenities such as shops and parks make a neighbourhood attractive.”
“When looking for housing, I always check what amenities are nearby.”
Band 8 sentence
“A key factor in residents' satisfaction is the availability of local amenities, such as parks, shops and reliable public services.”
Collocations
- local amenities
- basic/modern amenities
- lack of amenities
Word family
Common mistakes
Many amenity is near my house.→Many amenities are near my house.
There is no amenity in the area.→There are no amenities in the area.
The apartment has amenity including a pool.→The apartment has amenities including a pool.
Say it for a higher band
5thing→6feature→7+amenity
Synonyms
convenience
Easily confused
facility
“The building's facilities include a 24‑hour gym and a laundry room.”
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