Property Development Glossary

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

adjective pertaining to or providing comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

• The hotel offers various amenities such as a fitness center, spa, and complimentary breakfast.
• The apartment complex has great amenities like a pool and a gym.
• I love staying at hotels with all the cool amenities like free Wi-Fi and a coffee maker.
• Education is the greatest amenity one can possess in today's world.

verb to become less intense or widespread

• After the storm passed, the winds abated and the sun finally came out.
• Once the traffic abated, we were able to make better time on our road trip.
• I was so relieved when the drama at work finally abated.
• Her anger towards him slowly abated as she realized it wasn't worth holding onto.