noun · neutral
amenity
/əˈmenɪti/a·MEN·i·ty
a useful or pleasant feature of a place, especially in housing or public areas (e.g. gym, park)
Examples
“The building offers a range of amenities, including a gym and a laundry room.”
“Local amenities such as shops and parks make a neighbourhood more attractive.”
“Modern amenities like high-speed internet are essential for students.”
Band 8 sentence
“One of the strongest selling points of the development is its range of on‑site amenities, from a daycare to a rooftop garden.”
Collocations
- basic amenities
- local amenities
- modern amenities
Word family
Common mistakes
facility (dùng thay amenity trong mọi trường hợp)→amenity
an amenitys→amenities
Say it for a higher band
5facility→6convenience→7+amenity
Synonyms
facility
convenience
Easily confused
facility
“The campus has several modern facilities for sports.”
utility
“Gas and water are basic utilities in every home.”
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