Word of the Day: Amenity

[-Apples-]

It’s time for another word of the day. Yesterday’s word was ambivalent. Today’s word is:

Amenity​

Definition:

Pronunciation:

ə’menədē

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

- Service
- Attraction
- Luxury

Antonyms:

- Inconvenience
- Disadvantage

Etymology:

The word derived from the Latin word amoenitas, which came from amoenus, meaning “pleasant”.

What would count as amenities:

• Rides at an amusement park
• A food court or eatery
• Hotel cleaning service

What wouldn’t count as amenities:

• A construction site
• A poorly maintained restroom
• A spike trap

 

[That Marshal Fangirl]

Yes indeed, I am very familiar with this word. Boy, do I love waiting 72 hours so I can increase the friendship of my villagers. :,)

 

[rhinoo]

Lol the things that don't count as amenities though... a spike trap ����������

 

[-Apples-]

Lol the things that don't count as amenities though... a spike trap ����������

That’s definitely not an amenity. I would come up with many examples, but this is one I could think of.