/euh men"i tee, euh mee"ni-/ , n. , pl. amenities .
1. an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility: the graceful amenities of society.
2. any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure: The house has a swimming pool, two fireplaces, and other amenities.
3. the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness: the amenity of the Caribbean climate.
4. amenities , lavatory; bathroom: used as a euphemism.
[ 1400-50; late ME amenite amoenitas, equiv. to amoen ( us ) pleasing + -itas -ITY ]