CONVENIENCE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

convenience

noun

kən-ˈvēn-yən(t)s

Definition of convenience

as in amenity

something that adds to one's ease of living a house with all the modern conveniences that buyers have come to expect

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as in restroom

chiefly British a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste it can be hard to find a public convenience in an unfamiliar train station

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Recent Examples of convenience But that convenience can obscure a basic problem — consumers may have no reliable way to know whether the ingredients listed on the package match what is inside. — Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 While the most popular e-readers are smaller than a hardcover, many are still a bit too large for true grab-and-go convenience. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Telehealth providers have made starting GLP-1 treatment more convenient for some patients, but convenience does not replace medical care. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Brooks said losing electricity also means losing access to everyday conveniences. — Nina Burns, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convenience

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Noun

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
People continue using the hallways, parking areas, and amenities, while employees continue cleaning and making repairs.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of amenity

Noun

The poll, conducted by Savanta for AI meeting assistant company Bluedot, also found that 23% have used the restroom during a meeting with their cameras off, 14% have shopped online and 13% have exercised.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The teacher and the first-grader who had gone to the restroom heard the gunshots.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of restroom

Noun

The Credit Suisse findings suggest that what holds value isn’t luxury per se, but specific tastes.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Kering doesn’t break down sales of individual houses except Gucci, but according to Bernstein estimates, the house generated less than €200 million in 2025, down sharply from a peak of €850 million during the post-pandemic luxury boom in 2022/2023.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company The bathroom is on the opposite side of the home from the living room.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bathroom

Noun

Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

Inspectors test commonly touched surfaces like door handles, thermostats, remotes, light switches, faucets and toilet flush handles.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Accessibility app Snowball turns lived experiences into detailed data, letting users review businesses and other venues for their step-free access, accessible toilets, parking, seating, lighting, noise, and quiet spaces.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of toilet

Noun

Plans also call for more natural light, additional green space and a new lobby aimed at improving comfort for patients and families.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
The protests being lodged against that decision provide some comfort, and Louise would have been grateful for them.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfort

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