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/
Korean meaning: 손님이나 방문객을 친절하고 후하게 대접하는 것, 환대
Korean pronunciation: 하스피**탤**러티
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.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'hospes(손님, 주인)'에서 유래되었습니다. 흥미롭게도 같은 어근에서 'hospital(병원)'과 'hotel(호텔)'도 나왔는데, 모두 '사람을 돌보는 곳'이라는 공통점이 있어요.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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