Word
hospitality
Phoneticshos·pi·tal·i·ty
US/ˌhɑspəˈtæɫəti/
UK/hˌɒspɪtˈælɪti/
Definitions
01friendly treatment of guests
n. the friendly and generous way you treat guests or visitors in your home or country.
n. the act or practice of being hospitable; the reception and entertainment of guests or strangers with liberality and goodwill.
“We were overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of the local people during our trip.”
“The villagers are renowned for their traditional hospitality, often inviting weary travellers into their homes for a shared meal and a place to rest.”
Usage
Often used with the adjectives 'warm', 'generous', or 'traditional'.
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02the service industry
n. the business of providing food, drink, and rooms for people in hotels or restaurants.
n. the commercial sector concerned with the provision of accommodation, catering, and entertainment.
“After finishing her degree, she found a job in the hospitality industry.”
“The global hospitality sector faced significant challenges during the pandemic as international travel came to a virtual standstill.”
Usage
Frequently appears in the compound noun 'hospitality industry'.
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03food and drink for guests
n. the food, drink, or entertainment that a company provides for its guests or customers.
n. the provision of food, beverages, and entertainment to clients or guests, often in a corporate or professional context.
“The ticket price includes full hospitality with a three-course meal before the match.”
“Corporate hospitality at the tennis tournament allows firms to network with high-profile clients in a relaxed, luxury environment.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'corporate hospitality'.
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Etymology
From Middle English hospitalite, from Old French hospitalité (modern French hospitalité), from Latin hospitālitās (“hospitality”), from hospitālis (“hospitable”), from hospes (“guest", "host”). Displaced native Old English cumlīþnes (literally “guest gentleness”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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