hospitality — the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's hospitality was so overwhelming that I gained 5 pounds from all the fancy dinners.
- Korean hospitality includes forcing guests to eat until they can barely move.
- The hospitality sector has been greatly affected by the pandemic.
hospitality
NOUN[/ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti/]
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
The innkeeper's warm hospitality made the weary travelers feel right at home.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Hospitality derives from Latin hospes, meaning 'guest' or 'host', which originally referred to the reciprocal relationship of providing shelter and sustenance to travelers. The same Latin root gave rise to hospital and hotel, all sharing the fundamental concept of caring for people.
Breakdown
hospit- (from Latin hospes, guest/host) + -ality (noun suffix denoting quality or state), forming a noun meaning the quality or practice of being hospitable.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's hospitality was so overwhelming that I gained 5 pounds from all the fancy dinners.”
“Korean hospitality includes forcing guests to eat until they can barely move.”
“The hospitality sector has been greatly affected by the pandemic.”
“We were touched by their genuine hospitality and kindness.”
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